Jannik Sinner’s US Open 2024 Win – A Story Of Perseverance And Triumph
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World number one, Jannik Sinner has won the hearts of fans around the world after he won his second Grand Slam title of 2024 on Sunday by defeating his opponent Taylor Fritz in the US Open 2024 final.
In the US Open final, Sinner stole the show with his superior athleticism and skills, which helped him overcome Fritz.
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Sinner was over the moon after the historic win. While Jannik Sinner’s win at the 2024 US Open was a historic moment, however, the journey wasn’t an easy one.
Setback, Controversy And The Comeback:
Last year, Jannik Sinner was knocked out by Alexander Zverev in the US Open’s fourth round. However, Sinner made a powerful comeback in 2024, with a 55-5 record and a 35-2 record on hard courts.
Jannik was found to have low levels of clostebol – a banned anabolic steroid – but was found to have no fault or negligence by an independent tribunal.
Just weeks before the US Open 2024, Jannik Sinner was cleared of a doping charge after testing positive for a banned substance. Even after going through all the struggles and controversy over a positive anti-dope test, Jannik didn’t lose hope and continued to give his best.
All thanks to his hard work and determination, Jannik has added another feather to his already illustrious hat by winning the US 2024 Open final.
“Of course it’s not ideal before a Grand Slam,” Sinner said. “But, you know, in my mind I know that I haven’t done anything wrong. I had to play already months with this in my head, but, you know, just remembering myself that I haven’t done really anything wrong. I always respect these rules, and I always will respect these rules of anti-doping.”
“Just obviously a relief for myself having this result. And, yeah, so it’s just good to be back here. It’s an amazing city, amazing place to play tennis. I will just try to enjoy as much as I can and hopefully having a good tournament,” Sinner had said in his pre-US Open news conference.
This unexpected setback could have derailed his tournament, but Sinner persevered and ultimately won the title.
Over the past two weeks, Jannik has tried to ignore the topic but the case has sparked lots of debate and a host of questions have not gone away. Although Sinner was cleared of all the charges, he will never be free of the suspicion in the eyes of tennis lovers.
For the unversed, Clostebol is an active ingredient in a dermatological cream or spray called Trofodermin. This cream is used to treat skin abrasions, cuts, and wounds and is readily available in every part of Italy.
Sinner and his team argued that the skin cream was given by his fitness trainer Umberto Ferrara, who is a qualified pharmacist.
“Obviously it was very difficult for me to enjoy in certain moments,” Sinner said after beating Taylor Fritz to win the US Open on Sunday.
“Also how I behaved or how I walked on the court in certain tournaments before, it was not the same as I used to be, so whoever knows me better, they know that something was wrong.”
Rise Of Jannik Sinner As The Tennis Icon In Italy:
Jannik Sinner’s rise to the top of the tennis world is inspiring. At just 23 years old, Sinner has already made a big name in the tennis scene, having won several Grand Slam titles. He has established himself as one of the most promising young talents in the sports world.
Sinner’s win has not only secured his first-ever US Open 2024 title but also added a significant boost to his 2024 earnings. For his dominant display in straight sets, the Italian took home a hefty prize of $3.6 million (approx. INR 30.23 crore).
After winning his maiden Slam at the Australian Open in January, Jannik Sinner has become the first Italian man to win in New York with a 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 win. With this achievement, Sinner also became the first Italian man to win the US Open and the fourth man to win both the Australian and US Open titles in the same year.
Expressing his feelings after the big win, Sinner said:
“It means so much because the last period of my career was really not easy.”
“There is my team who supports me each day, the people who are close to me. I love tennis, I practise a lot for this kind of stages. I also realise that there is a life. I would like to dedicate this title to my aunt because she is really not feeling well health-wise. I don’t know how much [longer] I still have her in my life. It’s so nice that I can share positive moments still with her.”
Jannik Sinner’s win in the US Open Final is inspirational in many ways. His win has not just helped to revive the Tennis scene in Italy but will also go on to inspire many young talents in his home country and will bring renewed attention to the Italian tennis scene.