US Open finalist Jannik Sinner one win away from joining elite list of Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic for unique record

Jannik Sinner’s potential achievement of winning both the Australian Open and the US Open in the same season would indeed place him among an elite group of players. As of now, the list of players who have accomplished this feat includes some of the greatest names in tennis history. It would be a significant milestone in Sinner’s career and solidify his position among the top players in the sport. His current competition with Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic adds to the excitement and level of tennis being played at the top tier.

Jannik Sinner’s victory over Jack Draper in the US Open semifinal, with scores of 7-5, 7-6, 6-2, has indeed earned him a spot in the final. This accomplishment puts him on the cusp of joining an exclusive group of players who have won both the Australian Open and the US Open in the same calendar year. If he secures the title at the US Open, he will join an elite list of tennis legends who have achieved this feat.

Indeed, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic are the only players who have won both the Australian Open and the US Open in the same calendar year. Federer achieved this remarkable feat three times: in 2004, 2006, and 2007. Djokovic has also accomplished this in 2011, 2015, and 2016. If Jannik Sinner wins the US Open, he would join this distinguished group, further cementing his status as one of the game’s greats.

You’re correct. Novak Djokovic has won both the Australian Open and the US Open in the same calendar year three times: in 2011, 2015, and 2023. Jannik Sinner also achieved a significant milestone earlier this year by winning the Australian Open, where he triumphed over Daniil Medvedev in a thrilling five-set match with scores of 3–6, 3–6, 6–4, 6–4, 6–3. If Sinner wins the US Open, he will join Federer and Djokovic in this exclusive club.

Jannik Sinner will indeed face Taylor Fritz in the US Open final. Fritz, at 26 years old, has made history as the first American to reach the US Open final in 18 years. He secured his spot by defeating Frances Tiafoe in a dramatic five-set semifinal, with scores of 4-6, 7-5, 4-6, 6-4, 6-1. This match sets the stage for an exciting final between Sinner and Fritz.

How Jannik Sinner and Taylor Fritz reached the US Open final 👇 pic.twitter.com/H0f3uIOAVl

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