High-seed Jannik Sinner cruised via the semifinals, dropping solely seven video games to Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti.
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Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his ruthless run on the US Open by beating tenth seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2 on Wednesday within the first all-Italian males’s Grand Slam quarterfinal.
The world primary, who additionally holds the Australian Open trophy, prolonged his hardcourt profitable streak to 26 matches and can tackle Canadian twenty fifth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime within the semifinal on Friday.
“It was a superb efficiency, I used to be very strong, I began nicely … It’s practically midnight, so thanks all for staying,” Sinner instructed the group.
“Clearly, we all know one another nicely,” he stated of Musetti.
“We’re from the identical nation, there are such a lot of Italians within the draw. Many Italians right here so it’s good to play right here. Taking part in Davis Cup collectively and stuff however you must take the friendship away for the match. After we shake palms, every thing is ok.
“It’s superb, I’m positive that again house some Italians will not be sleeping. It’s a particular nation and now we have superb assist.”
Sinner’s thunderous hitting from the phrase go helped him take a 5-0 lead, and whereas the loudest applause of the night got here when Musetti obtained on the board, that was the one pleasure he had within the opening set.
Musetti briefly threatened to interrupt early within the second, however Sinner staved off his problem to double his benefit, earlier than easing via the subsequent set and ending it with a clear maintain.
“Each participant within the semifinals of a Grand Slam is enjoying superb tennis,” Sinner added.
“It’s a really particular match. The final Grand Slam of the yr. There’s no higher place to play an evening match right here, on the largest stadium now we have, with an incredible crowd.
“It means so much to me.”
