The Italian, who triumphed over Britain's Jack Draper in the semi-final, clinched the US Open title with a 6-3 6-4 7-5 victory, adding this crown to his Australian Open title.
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\\\"It was, and it still is, a bit lingering in my mind. It's not entirely gone, but on the court, I try to stay focused on the game and handle the situation as best as possible.
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\\\"There were difficult moments, and my demeanor on the court was different from before. Those who know me well noticed something was amiss.\\\"
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\\\"Throughout this tournament, I gradually began to feel more like myself.\\\"
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\\\"It wasn't easy, but I tried to stay focused, and mentally, I think I did a great job staying present in every point,\\\" he added.
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Sinner denied any wrongdoing related to his failed tests and was cleared of fault or negligence by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
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An independent tribunal accepted his explanation that clostebol, an anabolic agent, had inadvertently entered his system through a product used by his team to treat a small wound.
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However, he faced significant criticism for the swift resolution of the case, with high-profile players like Nick Kyrgios questioning whether he should have been banned regardless.
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Nobody can dispute Sinner's prowess on the court, as he demonstrated why he is ranked as the best player in the world.
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With early exits from Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, Sinner capitalized and excelled throughout the tournament.
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Fritz, cheered on by a fervent crowd at Arthur Ashe, which included pop star Taylor Swift and her Kansas City Chiefs boyfriend Travis Kelce, aimed to be the first American male to win the US Open title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
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It wasn't a case of Fritz faltering on the grand stage of his first grand slam final; he simply encountered an unstoppable force in Sinner.
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\\\"As an American, I know we've been waiting for a champion for a long time, so I am sorry I couldn't get it done this time,\\\" Fritz expressed.
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Jannik Sinner Triumphs in US Open Amid Doping Controversy: Italian Tennis Star Overcomes Scandal to Secure Second Grand Slam of the Year, Defeating Taylor Fritz in Stellar Final.
Jannik Sinner showcased immense mental strength by overcoming his anti-doping controversy to win the US Open for the first time.
Entering the tournament amidst controversy, the world number one faced scrutiny for evading a ban despite two positive tests in March.
Many felt Sinner was fortunate not to be suspended, but he managed to focus on his game, securing his second grand slam title of the year by defeating Taylor Fritz in New York.
The Italian, who triumphed over Britain's Jack Draper in the semi-final, clinched the US Open title with a 6-3 6-4 7-5 victory, adding this crown to his Australian Open title.
"I'm happy how I handled this one. I'm just excited to have this trophy with me," he remarked.
"It was, and it still is, a bit lingering in my mind. It's not entirely gone, but on the court, I try to stay focused on the game and handle the situation as best as possible.
"There were difficult moments, and my demeanor on the court was different from before. Those who know me well noticed something was amiss."
Jannik Sinner added the US Open title to his Australian Open crown (Julia Nikhinson/AP)
"Throughout this tournament, I gradually began to feel more like myself."
"It wasn't easy, but I tried to stay focused, and mentally, I think I did a great job staying present in every point," he added.
Sinner denied any wrongdoing related to his failed tests and was cleared of fault or negligence by the International Tennis Integrity Agency (ITIA).
An independent tribunal accepted his explanation that clostebol, an anabolic agent, had inadvertently entered his system through a product used by his team to treat a small wound.
Taylor Fritz was hoping to become the first American man to win at the US Open since Andy Roddick in 2003 (Kirsty Wigglesworth/AP)
However, he faced significant criticism for the swift resolution of the case, with high-profile players like Nick Kyrgios questioning whether he should have been banned regardless.
Nobody can dispute Sinner's prowess on the court, as he demonstrated why he is ranked as the best player in the world.
With early exits from Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic, Sinner capitalized and excelled throughout the tournament.
Fritz, cheered on by a fervent crowd at Arthur Ashe, which included pop star Taylor Swift and her Kansas City Chiefs boyfriend Travis Kelce, aimed to be the first American male to win the US Open title since Andy Roddick in 2003.
It wasn't a case of Fritz faltering on the grand stage of his first grand slam final; he simply encountered an unstoppable force in Sinner.
"As an American, I know we've been waiting for a champion for a long time, so I am sorry I couldn't get it done this time," Fritz expressed.
"But I am going to keep working and hopefully I'll get it done next time."
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