Overview

• Sinner defeated Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 in 3 hours 12 minutes to reach the US Open round of 16.
• After dropping his first set of the tournament and trailing 0-3 in the third, he won six straight games to seize control.
• The ATP notes his majors record stands at 24–1 in recent Grand Slams, including a long unbeaten run on hard-court majors.
• He said the crowd lifted him through a difficult match and reiterated respect for Carlos Alcaraz, who is pressing him in the race for No. 1.
• Italian compatriot Lorenzo Musetti reached the US Open last 16 for the first time in his career.