Tennis-Sinner survives Shapovalov test in U.S. Open, Gauff hits stride

Aug 30, 2025; Flushing, NY, USA; Jannik Sinner of Italy in action against Denis Shapovalov of Canada in the third round of the men's singles at the US Open at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike Frey-Imagn Images

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Top-ranked Jannik Sinner recovered from a set down against Canadian Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3 in the third round of the U.S. Open on Saturday, while Coco Gauff shook off the nerves that had rattled her during her first two matches to advance.

Defending champion and world number one Sinner dropped his first set of the tournament on Arthur Ashe Stadium as Shapovalov unleashed some of his best tennis to get the hot start.