Second match and second clear victory for Jannik Sinner at the US Open. The world number one defeated Australian Alexei Popyrin in just over two hours with a score of 6-3, 6-3, 6-2, never losing his serve and giving only six break points. In the third round, the 2001-born player will face Canadian Denis Shapovalov, who defeated Frenchman Royer in four sets.
"I'm glad I finished the first two games comfortably. I don't think either of us did our best, but I responded well. "+My serve needs work, but I felt at ease", the South Tyrolean stated after his triumph. It was a good day for Italian tennis: Lorenzo Musetti and Flavio Cobolli both advanced and will compete for a place in the round of 16, ensuring at least one Italian player in the top 16. Musetti defeated Goffin 6-4, 6-0, 6-2, while Cobolli defeated Brooksby in five sets (5-7, 6-3, 6-4, 2-6, 7-6). Andrey Rublev continues his run among the top names, defeating Boyer. In the women's draw, number one Iga Swiatek struggled but prevailed, defeating Dutch player Lamens 6-1, 4-6, 6-4.