NEW YORK: World No 1 Jannik Sinner began his bid for back-to-back US Open titles with an emphatic victory on Tuesday as women’s draw favourite Iga Swiatek swept into the second round.
Italian star Sinner rattled through his first round tie with Czech Vit Kopriva with a minimum of fuss, needing just an hour and 38 minutes to record a 6-1, 6-1, 6-2 victory over the world No 89.
“It feels great to be back here. Obviously it’s a very special tournament,” said Sinner, who is attempting to become the first man to repeat as US Open champion since Roger Federer won five in a row from 2004-2008.