Jannik Sinner defeated Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 in the US Open first round, surrendering just four games and holding serve in all 11 service games. Sinner won 83% of first-serve points and saved two break points. A taped blister on his right ring finger did not noticeably affect play. Since the start of 2024, Sinner has a 66-4 hardcourt record, with three losses to Carlos Alcaraz. Sinner and Alcaraz could meet in the final. Sinner's hard-court major win streak reached 22 matches. Alexei Popyrin awaits in round two, and Lorenzo Musetti also advanced.
No. 1 Jannik Sinner kicked off his US Open title defense by surrendering just four games in a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 win over Vit Kopriva on Tuesday at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Sinner didn't lose any of his 11 service games and won 83% of his first-serve points, saving two break points against Kopriva, a 28-year-old Czech who was making his US Open main draw debut.
Looming for Sinner in the second round is Alexei Popyrin, a 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (3) winner over Emil Ruusuvuori. Popyrin knocked out the defending US Open champion in Novak Djokovic last year in the third round.
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