Overview

• Sinner swept Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 in the first round at Flushing Meadows to move into the last 64.
• The victory marked his 22nd consecutive win at hard-court Grand Slams, underscoring his recent dominance on the surface.
• After withdrawing from the Cincinnati Open final due to illness, he said he has trained well over the past two days and feels strong.
• He will face Australia’s world No 36 Alexei Popyrin in the second round in New York.
• During his post-match press conference, he rejected a reporter’s suggestion that he only agrees to sponsored interviews, saying he follows media schedules arranged for him.