Sinner swats aside Musetti to set up U.S. Open semifinal with Auger-Aliassime

Defending champion Jannik Sinner continued his ruthless run on the U.S. Open by beating tenth seed Lorenzo Musetti 6–1 6–4 6–2 on Wednesday (September 4, 2025) within the first all-Italian males’s Grand Slam quarterfinal.

The world primary, who additionally holds the Australian Open trophy, prolonged his hardcourt successful streak to 26 matches and can tackle Canadian twenty fifth seed Felix Auger-Aliassime subsequent.

“It was efficiency, I used to be very strong, I began properly… it is almost midnight, so thanks all for staying,” Sinner advised the gang.

“Clearly we all know one another properly,” he mentioned of Musetti.

“We’re from the identical nation, there are such a lot of Italians within the draw. Many Italians right here so it is good to play right here. Taking part in Davis Cup collectively and stuff however it’s a must to take the friendship away for the match. After we shake fingers, every part is okay.

“It is superb, I am positive that again dwelling some Italians usually are not sleeping. It is a particular nation and we have now superb help.”

Sinner’s thunderous hitting from the phrase go helped him take a 5-0 lead, and whereas the loudest applause of the night got here when Musetti received on the board that was the one pleasure he had within the opening set.

Musetti briefly threatened to interrupt early within the second however Sinner staved off his problem to double his benefit, earlier than easing by way of the following set and ending it with a clear maintain.

“Each participant within the semi-finals of a Grand Slam is taking part in superb tennis,” Sinner added.

“It is a very particular event. The final Grand Slam of the yr. There is no higher place to play an evening match right here, on the largest stadium we have now, with a tremendous crowd.

“It means so much to me.”