World No. 1 Jannik Sinner eased into the third round of the US Open on Thursday thanks to a straight-sets victory over American Alex Michelsen.
The Italian prevailed 6-4, 6-0, 6-2 on Arthur Ashe Stadium, taking just one hour and 39 minutes to book his spot in the next round. It was an even encounter to begin with before a break in the seventh game of the first set handed Sinner the early advantage. Despite being behind, Michelsen arguably produced the moment of the match with an unothordox return to a Sinner serve.
And from that position, the 2024 Australian Open winner never looked back, racing to victory against 20-year-old Michelsen behind some all-round impressive tennis. Sinner’s serve was a huge factor in the win, as he successfully converted 81% of his first service points, as well as hitting 28 winners to Michelsen’s 13. “He’s a tough opponent, we played each other in Cincinnati, so I knew what to expect,” Sinner said on court afterward.
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