'I'm excited to be in the final' - Jannik Sinner makes history as first Italian man to reach US Open final

Jannik Sinner has made history by reaching the US Open singles final for the first time, becoming the first Italian man to achieve this.

He secured his spot by defeating Jack Draper in the semifinals with a score of 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2. He will face either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe in the final.

Sinner defeated Jack Draper in straight sets to become the first Italian man to reach the US Open final.

The 23-year-old Australian Open champion won by 7-5, 7-6(3), 6-2, setting up a showdown with either Taylor Fritz or Frances Tiafoe for the title.

Draper, despite reaching his first Grand Slam semi-final, was hampered by illness throughout the match. The 22-year-old British player visibly struggled, vomiting on court and ultimately succumbing to physical exhaustion.

Sinner, who also suffered a wrist injury during the match, praised Draper's toughness and expressed his excitement for the final.

"Jack and I know each other very well, we are great friends off court. It was a very physical match. He's so tough to beat so I'm excited to be in the final," said Sinner.

Sinner remained composed and focused, capitalising on Draper's mistakes to secure the victory. Looking ahead to the final, he said:

"In the final, it will be a very tough challenge, whoever I play. I'm happy to be in that position because if you are in the final on a Sunday it means you are doing an amazing job."

Jannik Sinner is a rising star in the world of tennis. He was born in South Tyrol, Italy, in 2001. He grew up in Sexten, a town in the Dolomites, where his parents worked in the hospitality industry. Sinner began skiing and playing tennis at a young age.

Despite his initial focus on skiing, Sinner eventually decided to dedicate himself solely to tennis at the age of 13. He moved to Bordighera on the Italian Riviera to train under renowned coach Riccardo Piatti.