The world number one, Jannik Sinner of Italy, has won his second Grand Slam title for 2024.

On Sunday, Sinner needed just over 2 and a quarter hours on court to claim a straight-sets win against Taylor Fritz to win the US Open at Flushing Meadows for the first time.

While Sinner (23) was out-served in the game by the 12th-seeded American, he won the final with a relatively comfortable 6-3, 6-4 and 7-5 victory. Sinner said winning in New York was a lot harder than winning the Australian Open in January.

“Here it was difficult, also because the pre-tournament circumstances were not easy,” said Sinner.

“I felt like I've grown match by match – my confidence level went higher and higher at some point.

“It was different because I had more pressure than in Australia. I’m happy with how I handled this one and I’m just excited to have this trophy with me.”

Aryna Sabalenka. Picture: US Open

In January, Sinner won his first Grand Slam title by beating Daniil Medvedev 3-6, 3-6, 6-4, 6-4 and 6-3 to win the men’s singles at the Australian Open in Melbourne. He also managed to reach the semi-finals of the French Open at Roland Garros in Paris.

Meanwhile, on Saturday Aryna Sabalenka beat Jessica Pegula 7-5 and 7-5 to win the women’s singles.

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