No. 1 Jannik Sinner drops rare set in 3rd-round US Open win - ESPN
NEW YORK — Jannik Sinner got broken for the first time in Week 1 of the US Open. Dropped the opening set, even. Fell way behind in the third set, too.
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The unwritten rules of tennis and why postmatch handshakes sometimes go awry at the US Open
NEW YORK: There’s been a lot of talk about the unwritten rules of tennis during Week 1 of this US Open, whether it’s the necessity of a ” sorry, not sorry ” raised hand after a let cord or the proper way to warm up with an opponent or the legitimacy of an underarm serve. Another part of the game drawing attention — thanks to players’ complaints about each of the above — is the postmatch greeting at the net, which usually involves shaking hands and, sometimes, a hug or kisses on the cheek. It would seem to be a simple act of sportsmanship, but every so often ends up going awry. Not every contest in every sport displays that sort of civility, but it is an entrenched ritual in tennis, from kids starting out to the pros, even if the word “handshake” never appears in the 61-page Grand Slam rule book. “You do it in the juniors.
Sinner repels Shapovalov to reach US Open last 16
NEW YORK: Reigning champion Jannik Sinner came through a testing encounter with Canadian 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16. World number one Sinner rallied from a set down to beat Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and keep alive his bid to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. “A very, very tough match today. I’ve known Denis for quite a long time.
Canada's Shapovalov ousted by top-ranked Sinner at U.S. Open
Canada's Denis Shapovalov was ousted from the U.S. Open following a 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 third-round loss to top-ranked Jannik Sinner of Italy on Saturday in New York.
No panic for Jannik as Sinner battles past Shapovalov at US Open
NEW YORK :Defending champion Jannik Sinner overcame stiff resistance to power into the U.S. Open fourth round with a 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 win over 27th seed Denis Shapovalov on Saturday that extended his unbeaten run at hardcourt Grand Slams to 24 matches.
US Open day seven
NEW YORK : Highlights of the seventh day at the U.S. Open at Flushing Meadows on Saturday (times GMT):
Shapovalov advances at U.S. Open; Fernandez, Venus Williams win in doubles
Denis Shapovalov advanced to the third round of the U.S. Open with an entertaining and error-filled 7-6 (6), 3-6, 7-6 (4), 6-3 win over France's Valentin Royer on Thursday.
Swiatek survives scare as Sinner and Osaka cruise at US Open
NEW YORK :Iga Swiatek weathered an unexpected storm to reach the U.S. Open third round on Thursday, while defending men's champion Jannik Sinner delivered a masterclass and Naomi Osaka rediscovered her groove at Flushing Meadows.