Sinner, Musetti Advance to US Open Second Round

At the 2025 U.S. Open, world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner made a strong start by defeating unseeded Czech Vit Kopriva decisively in straight sets, signaling a return to form after recent illness. Meanwhile, tenth seed Lorenzo Musetti staged a comeback from a set down to beat Frenchman Giovanni Mpetshi Perricard in a four-set match, showcasing his mental resilience and tactical skill against a powerful serve. Musetti's victory marked his ninth straight win over players with one-handed backhands and highlighted an Italian renaissance at the tournament, with both him and Sinner being top-10 seeds. Musetti expressed gratitude for the strong Italian community support in New York and emphasized his focus and calm during the match. The Italian duo's performances underline their rising prominence in men's tennis as they advance in the U.S. Open. Both players showed contrasting styles—Sinner's aggressive dominance and Musetti's creative shot-making—demonstrating Italy's deep talent pool at this Grand Slam event.