Popyrin, on a possible duel with Sinner: "I'm not worried, I know what I'm capable of"

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The US Open 2025 draw resulted in a potential encounter in the second round, with Alexei Popyrin taking center stage. The Australian could pose a significant challenge for Jannik Sinner and during the pre-tournament press conference, he exhibited the immense self-confidence he possesses in these types of situations.

If there is a player that none of the top players would want to face in the early rounds of a Grand Slam, it is Alexei Popyrin. The Australian's inconsistency conceals an exceptional level of tennis when he is fully motivated and mentally fresh. He is one of those players who thrives in adversity, as evidenced by his 7-3 record against top-10 players in the past year and 11-4 against top-20 opponents throughout his career.

Aware that many eyes are on him following the US Open 2025 draw, positioning him as a potential opponent for Jannik Sinner in the second round, the Australian appeared in the press conference exuding great self-confidence. "Not being a seed is a different situation for me compared to what I have experienced in the past year, but I feel it might work to my advantage to play more freely, without worrying about defending points," he explained.

After realizing that replicating his title from last year in Canada seemed impossible, losing 1,250 points, he was indeed one of the opponents to avoid in the early rounds. "I'm feeling very good. The start of the year was tough and that's what has led me to be currently outside the top 30, but after the two free weeks I took after Wimbledon, I am very mentally fresh. I showed a good level in Canada and Cincinnati, I believe I can continue to improve," he explained.

- Popyrin has a very favorable record against top-10 and top-20 opponents

The serve and forehand of Alexei Popyrin can indeed become lethal weapons, especially under the nighttime lights of Flushing Meadows. It was evident last year with his victory over Djokovic in the second round, and now he may face the greatest challenge possible today.

"I'm not going to complain about the draw I got, I knew I would have to face one of the best players in the early rounds. I want to focus on winning my first match (against Ruusuvuori), and if I have to play against Jannik, I won't be worried because I know what I am capable of in such situations," asserted Alexei Popyrin, who stands as a significant obstacle in Jannik Sinner's path in this US Open 2025, where the Italian is the top favorite.

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