The newly crowned US Open champion stated that "if everyone is healthy, I think Sinner is still ahead."
The newly crowned US Open champion stated that "if everyone is healthy, I think Sinner is still ahead."
With the US Open in hand and just a few hours away from debuting as the world number one, the Kazakh tennis player reflected on these two weeks and outlined what her next goals are.
After suffering another disappointment at a Grand Slam, the Belarusian tennis player held one last press conference in New York to explain how she felt after letting another final slip away against Rybakina.
The Russian revealed his feelings after falling in the semifinals of the 2026 US Open against Alexander Zverev.
Alexander Zverev walked into his last press conference with his chest puffed out. It was time to celebrate another Grand Slam final, but also to send a message to those who doubted him.
The American praised the Kazakh's level, who made it to the US Open final and highlighted her main strength: "You can never see what she is feeling."
The new world number one will face the Belarusian in the US Open final after coming back against Gauff.
The Belarusian showed her highest level in many months to surpass Pegula and fight for a new Grand Slam... and she let loose her joy and relief shortly after.
The Russian approaches this US Open 2026 with great enthusiasm for what will be his third Grand Slam semifinal, where he will face Alexander Zverev.