Jannik Sinner started to cry, after winning the US Open amid a doping scandal. To whom he dedicated the triumph

The Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner, the leader of the world ranking, won the US Open, and at the awards ceremony he started to cry.

Main favorite at the US Open, Jannik Sinner claimed his second Grand Slam title of his career, after defeating Daniil Medvedev at the Australian Open in January, coming back from 0-2 in sets.

With tears in his eyes after winning the US Open, Sinner dedicated the triumph to a loved one

Sinner, coached by the Australian Darren Cahill, who was with Simona Halep when she won at Roland Garros in 2018, defeated the American Taylor Fritz (12 ATP, cs 12) in the final with 6-3, 6-4, 7- 5, in two hours and 17 minutes.

Andre Agassi presents Jannik Sinner with his first US Open trophy! pic.twitter.com/YGpyScXcbq

— US Open Tennis (@usopen) September 8, 2024

“I love tennis, but I realize there is life off the court as well. I dedicate the trophy to my aunt, who is not feeling well at all. I’m glad I still have my life. I’m glad I can share a beautiful moment with her. He was and is an important person in my life.

The most important thing is health, and that’s what I want to wish everyone, to be healthy,” Sinner said at the award ceremony, with tears in his eyes.

Sinner is the first Italian to win the men’s US Open

On this occasion, Sinner became the fourth player in history to win both Grand Slam tournaments on hard (after the Australian Open) in the same year. Previous performances were achieved by Sweden’s Mats Wilander in 1988, Switzerland’s Roger Federer in 2004, 2006 and 2007 and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic in 2011, 2015 and 2023.

At the same time, Sinner is the first Italian to win the men’s title at Flushing Meadows. In the women’s category, Flavia Pennetta won 7-6 (4), 6-2 against her compatriot Roberta Vinci in 2015, after eliminating Simona Halep 6-1, 6-3 in the semifinals.

“I know how hard Taylor works, she’s doing an excellent job. Glad to see you on such grounds. I’m sure you will play many more finals. Good luck!

I am very happy, especially after a complicated period in my career (no – the doping scandal in which he was involved). Thank you to the team that supports me every day, to those close to me. I took everything day by day, thanks to those in the stands who were fair play.

It’s incredible, we’ve had a lot of wins this season, starting with Australia. I gained confidence”, he also said, after receiving the trophy from the former great American player Andre Agassi.

Novak Djokovic, last year’s US Open winner, drops to No. 4 in the ATP rankings

Thanks to this win, Sinner consolidates his No. 1 spot in the world rankings, but as of Monday, September 9th, he has an even bigger lead of over 4,000 points over the second-place finisher. That’s Alexander Zverev, followed by Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Serbia’s Novak Djokovic, last year’s winner.

“It was a very good two weeks, I congratulate Jannik and his team. Thanks to the team, coach, friends, parents who support me. I have fantastic support.

I also thank the fans for everything they have given me. I know you’ve been waiting a long time for an American to win here, but it didn’t happen today. I will continue to work and hope to win next time,” said Taylor Fritz.