World No. 1 and defending champion Jannik Sinner wasted no time reminding everyone why he is the man at the 2025 US Open. On Thursday, the Italian dismantled Australia’s Alexei Popyrin in straight sets. He won 6–3, 6–2, 6–2 to secure his place in the third round.
The victory adds to Sinner’s astonishing hard-court run this season. He has now amassed an impressive 41–9 win-loss record. His commanding form has sparked comparisons to the consistency once shown by legends like Federer and Djokovic.
From the first point, Sinner controlled the pace with his trademark power and precision. Popyrin, known for his big serve, was unable to find rhythm against the relentless returning of the world No. 1.
Sinner’s baseline game allowed him to break early in each set. The Australian never had a chance to stage a comeback. In just under two hours, the Italian sealed another emphatic win. He sent a clear message to the rest of the field.
With this victory, Sinner continues his quest to defend his title in New York. He now moves into the third round, where tougher challenges await. After the match he tweeted: “R3 next. Forza @usopen.” With his current form and confidence, few would bet against him continuing his march toward a second consecutive US Open crown.