‘Nightmare’: Dark cloud of Jannik Sinner drama spoils US Open feat

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is through to his first ever US Open final, but his charge has left a “bad taste” in the mouths of many.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner has charged into his first ever US Open final, dropping just two sets on his way into the last contest.

Sinner booked a date with either Frances Tiafoe or Taylor Fritz after he defeated British British world No. 25 Jack Draper in straight sets in chaotic scenes.

The 2024 Australian Open champion claimed the 7-5, 7-6, 6-2 victory to knock out Draper, and set himself up for a chance to claim his second grand slam crown.

But while the world appears to have finally accepted the Big Three era is over after Novak Djokovic’s early exit and the next generation has officially arrived, there’s been relatively little fanfare for Sinner’s impressive charge, following his drug test controversy just before the event kicked off.