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Sinner Sweeps Musetti to Reach US Open Semifinals Against Auger‑Aliassime

The first all‑Italian men’s Grand Slam quarterfinal also extended the world No. 1’s unbeaten run against compatriots.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2 in two hours, racing through a 27‑minute first set in Arthur Ashe Stadium.
  • The defending champion will face Canada’s Félix Auger‑Aliassime next for a place in the final.
  • Musetti earned a break point early in the second set and six chances to break in the third, but Sinner saved them all.
  • The victory pushed Sinner’s record against Italian opponents to 16-0 at tour level.
  • Sinner said he and Musetti parked their friendship during the match and thanked fans in Italy for staying up to watch.