Sinner battles past home favorite Paul to make US Open quarterfinals

Top seed Jannik Sinner (23) triumphed in a challenging contest against Tommy Paul (26), securing victory with scores of 7-6(3), 7-6(5), 6-1, thereby advancing to the quarter-finals of the US Open.

Sinner, who delivered 10 aces in the vibrant atmosphere of Arthur Ashe Stadium, has now become the sole player to reach the last eight in all four Grand Slam tournaments this year.

His next opponent will be 2021 champion Daniil Medvedev, in a rematch of their Australian Open final earlier this year, which Sinner won in a thrilling five-set encounter.

"It was a tough match. There will be many rallies, so I hope to be physically prepared," Sinner remarked.

Paul, supported by an enthusiastic home crowd, showcased some of his finest tennis, successfully defending 10 out of 14 break points he encountered. However, his aspirations to end a 21-year drought for American men in Grand Slam tournaments were thwarted by Sinner's precise gameplay.

"We still have two Americans (Frances Tiafoe and Taylor Fritz) remaining in the tournament, but it feels more open than ever," Paul stated. "I believe one of us can achieve it at some point."

Paul ignited American hopes by winning 11 consecutive points to take a 4-1 lead in the first set, but Sinner quickly responded, converting a break point opportunity in the sixth game and again in the eighth with a stunning forehand winner down the line.

Sinner had an opportunity to clinch the set in the 10th game but failed to convert a break point, leading the crowd to chant "USA!" during a tense tiebreak, where Sinner capitalized on a backhand error from Paul to secure the set.

In the second set, Sinner let a break point opportunity slip away, and the umpire had to repeatedly calm the crowd during the tiebreak, as Sinner maintained control over his opponent from the baseline.

Paul managed to survive a 21-shot rally to save a break point in the second game of the third set, but a double fault presented Sinner with another opportunity, which he converted with a forehand winner past the American.

Sinner celebrated with a fist pump after Paul sent a shot long on match point.

"I performed quite effectively at the start of the match, and it is evident that there were some fluctuations," stated Sinner. "I hope that discovering my rhythm towards the conclusion of the match will be beneficial for the upcoming match."