Sinner Scares, But Defeats American And Advances To The Second Phase Of The US Open
A Match Of Tension And Emotion
Sinner thrilled the crowd on Court 5 of the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center and advanced to the second round at the US Open. The Italian started nervously, but after a few minutes he found his rhythm and started playing confidently.
Sinner Wins In Four Sets
Sinner battled for 3 hours and 34 minutes to defeat Brooksby 6-4, 6-2, 4-6, 6-3. The American came back in the match by winning the third set, but the Italian did not allow another surprise and closed the game in the fourth set. This is Sinner's second victory at the US Open, having reached the quarterfinals last year.
Next Challenge: Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner's victory sets up an intriguing second-round clash against world No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard is one of the favorites for the title and will be a big challenge for the Italian. However, Sinner has shown that he can play at a high level and is confident in his chances. "I am very happy with my performance today, "Sinner said after the match. "I started a little bit nervously, but I found my rhythm and played well. I am looking forward to the next challenge against Alcaraz.
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