World No. 1 Jannik Sinner Wins US Open First Round in Straight Sets

Jannik Sinner, the top-ranked men's tennis player and reigning US Open champion, began his 2025 title defense with a commanding 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Vit Kopriva. Despite a recent illness that forced him to retire from the Cincinnati Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, Sinner appeared fully recovered and confident as he pursued his fifth major title this year. His 2025 season has been remarkable, including Grand Slam wins at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and the US Open, with the Wimbledon victory coming just weeks after a heartbreaking loss to Alcaraz in the French Open final where he squandered three match points. Sinner’s grounded personality shines through his routine of returning to his Alpine hometown of Sesto to find solace with family and old friends, emphasizing the importance of health and personal connections beyond tennis success. He is aiming to join the elite group of men who have reached the final of all four Grand Slams in the same year, a feat achieved by legends like Rod Laver, Federer, and Djokovic. Sinner’s resilience and balanced outlook mark him as a leading figure in tennis, despite intense competition from rivals like Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev.