Sinner leads 6-3, 6-4. Fritz served much better, losing just two points in his first four service games - until he was serving at 4-5. Sinner in that set: 100% points won behind his first serve 1 unforced error Converted the only break point he faced

Suddenly it's spine-tingling. Ashe have been DESPERATE for something to cheer for, and Fritz obliges, winning a long rally on break point. Goes on to break as Sinner DFs. Stadium goes mad. Game on?

Jannik Sinner is a couple of points away from a win which would mean that all four major titles in a season were won by men aged 23 and under. Would be just the third time in the Open Era after 1973 (Connors/Borg) and 1994 (Courier/Bruguera/Sampras).

Jannik Sinner d. Taylor Fritz 6-3, 6-4, 7-5 The first Italian man in the Open Era to win the US Open singles title The wait for an American man to win at home continues

A restrained reaction from Sinner as he celebrates, mindful no doubt of the crowd. Doesn't smile until he reaches his box. Hugs from the whole team and...Seal, who is there. 📸 Getty

Fritz's voice is so creaky it's verging on 'getting closer' territory. Says Sinner was 'too good'. 'I know we've been waiting for a champion for a long time. I'm sorry I couldn't get it done this time, but...I'm gonna keep working & hopefully I'll get it done next time.'

Sinner: 'I know how much work [Taylor] puts in...It's so nice to see you on big stages like this and I am quite sure you're going to play many of those.'

Sinner: '...The last period of my career was really not easy.' Says he loves tennis but he's realized recently it's not everything. Dedicates his victory to his aunt, who is ill: 'I don't know how much I still have her in my life...She was a very important person in my life.'

Hardcore(t) domination. 📸 Getty

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