In an electrifying match at the U.S. Open, Italy's rising star Jannik Sinner overcame a shaky start to defeat American Mackenzie McDonald and secure his spot in the second round. 🇮🇹✨
Sinner, the top-seeded Italian, stumbled in the opening set, with unforced errors allowing McDonald to take an early lead at 6-2. But Sinner didn’t let the setback shake his confidence.
\"I knew I had to stay focused and find my rhythm,\" Sinner said after the match. \"The crowd's energy really pushed me forward!\" 🎤🔥
The turning point came in the second set when Sinner broke McDonald’s serve after a tense game, leveling the set at 1-1. From there, the 23-year-old unleashed his powerful groundstrokes and strategic plays, racing to a 6-2 finish in the second set. 💥
Sinner dominated the third set 6-1, showcasing why he's considered one of the brightest talents in tennis today. He continued his momentum into the fourth set, closing it out 6-2 and sealing his victory in style. 🌟
Next up, Sinner will face American Alex Michelsen in the second round. Tennis fans are already buzzing about the upcoming showdown! 🗣️🎾
Zhang Zhizhen Retires from First Round Due to Injury 😔
In other news, China's Zhang Zhizhen had to retire from his first-round match against Britain's Jack Draper. After losing the first set 6-3, Zhang appeared to struggle with a knee injury. He attempted to continue after a medical timeout but ultimately had to retire while trailing 4-0 in the third set.
Fans are wishing Zhang a speedy recovery and hope to see him back on the court soon. 🙏💪
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Sinner overcomes slow start to advance to second round at U.S. Open
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