Jannik Sinner
The Italian was able to surpass Denis Shapovalov, but he lost the first set and at times had the match uphill.
The number one shines as the defending American champion, but will face a tricky test against Denis Shapovalov in his next encounter.
The Canadian knows he no longer dominates his opponents as before, but warns Jannik, his upcoming rival at the US Open, that he is coming into this duel at full speed.
The Italian, who easily defeated Popyrin in the second round of the US Open, lavishes praise on the Spanish tennis and also talked about the challenges he will face in his match against Shapovalov.
Despite the minimal moments of complexity, the Italian relied on determination to close the door and advance to the third round of the US Open.
