US Open, Jannik Sinner thanks Alexei Popyrin: out goes Novak Djokovic
The Blue must now especially watch out for Medvedev
After the incredible and unexpected defeat of Alcaraz, another star falls at the US Open. It is Djokovic, another big name in the men’s draw. The Serb, who appeared in less than excellent physical condition and unresponsive, è surrendered, in four sets, to the surprising Popyrin, fresh from his title win in Montreal and in an amazing period of form.
THE Serb showed, from the very first exchanges, several difficulties. The Russian-born Australian played at a very intense level, taking home the first two partials always 6-4. With pride, the former world No. 1 fought back in the third set, imposing himself 6-2. Yet another comeback of his career? No, becauseè Popyrin è returned to play at a furious pace, closing the file 6-4 in the fourth set.
For Djokovic a very heavy defeat. For the first time since back in 2017, he will close the year without having won a Grand Slam event. Curiously, for the first time since 2002, there will be no Federer, Nadal or Djokovic name among the winners of at least one Grand Slam test.
An elimination that makes Sinner increasingly the number one favorite. On the Blue's road, after the missteps of Alcaraz and Djokovic, only the Medvedev obstacle remains, awaiting a match with Italy's Cobolli. "Sinner è the main favorite, but Tiafoe and Fritz are playing well, as are Rublev and Dimitrov. It will be an interesting second week", the words of Djokovic himself after the defeat with Popyrin.
