The world number one, who had previously triumphed at the Australian Open earlier this year, made history by becoming the first Italian man to win the US Open title.The victory marked Sinner’s 55th match win and sixth title of the season, further solidifying his position at the top of the rankings.
At just 23 years old, Sinner has firmly established himself as a dominant force in the sport, alongside his 21-year-old rival, Carlos Alcaraz.
The Spanish prodigy has already amassed an impressive four Grand Slam titles, having recently emerged victorious at both the French Open and Wimbledon.
Together, these two young talents have ushered in a new era of tennis, showcasing their exceptional skills and fierce competitiveness on the court.
“This title means so much,” said Sinner who arrived in New York under a cloud after it was revealed he had failed two drug tests but escaped sanction.
“The last period of my career has not been easy but I have my team and family who support me.
“I love tennis but off court there is a life also and I want to dedicate this trophy to my aunt because she is not well and I don’t know how much longer I will have her in my life.
“She was a very important part of my life and still is. It’s nice to share this with her.”
Fritz, the world’s 12th-ranked player, was striving to become the first American male to secure a Grand Slam title since Andy Roddick’s triumph at the US Open in 2003.
The 24-year-old Californian enjoyed the backing of a star-studded audience within the vast confines of Arthur Ashe Stadium, which boasts a capacity of 23,000 spectators.
Pop queen Taylor Swift watched alongside boyfriend and NFL star Travis Kelce while Oscar-winning actor Matthew McConaughey was hard to miss as he donned a Stars and Stripes headband.
The presence of these celebrities added an extra layer of excitement and anticipation to the already electric atmosphere surrounding Fritz’s quest for glory.
“It has been an amazing two weeks. Congratulations to Jannik, he played a great match. He was very impressive and was too good today,” said Fritz.