Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - August 28, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his second round match against Australia's Alexei Popyrin REUTERS/Kylie Cooper
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Defending U.S. Open champion Jannik Sinner effortlessly took out Australian Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2 to make the third round of the Grand Slam on Thursday and send out an ominous warning to his title rivals in New York.
The metronomic world number one, looking to become the first man to retain the trophy at Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer won the last of his five crowns in 2008, was expected to face a tricky test against a tenacious opponent but romped to victory.
