Jannik Sinner produced another masterclass to reach the US Open final for the very first time in his career.
Sinner overcame Jack Draper 7-5, 7-6(7-3), 6-2 in their US Open semi-final at Arthur Ashe Stadium in New York.
Draper was playing in his first-ever Grand Slam semi-final, but showed little nerves and fear against the world number one.
But Sinner did enough to keep the Briton at bay, with both players having issues throughout the gruelling battle in Queens.
Both players needed treatment during the clash, with Draper struggling with illness as Sinner injured his wrist.
Jannik Sinner messages Jack Draper after their US Open semi-final
Draper visited Arthur Ashe Stadium daily throughout the US Open, with the British number one really shining at the tournament.
But his dream run was finally brought to an end by Sinner, who has now messaged his close friend following their exciting encounter.
READ MORE: The Tennis Gazette’s expert writers predict every key 2024 US Open storyline
“Special to be in the final here at the US Open,” Sinner wrote on X. “See you Sunday. Jack Draper congrats on an amazing tournament. That was a tough battle my friend.”
Jannik Sinner the favourite to win the US Open
Sinner and Draper have become close companions in recent times, recently playing doubles together at the Canadian Open.
The Italian and the Briton enjoyed a lengthy run in Montreal, before the world number one opted to end their doubles journey by withdrawing at the quarter-final stage.
READ MORE: How much prize money the 2024 US Open will pay players and every winner
Sinner also saw his singles run end in the quarter-finals, but the world number one quickly recovered to win the Cincinnati Open.
And he took that fine hard court form into the US Open, where he now faces home favourite Taylor Fritz in the final.
Fritz will undoubtedly have the backing of the crowd in Queens, but Nick Kyrgios has backed Sinner to win the US Open.
Receive exclusive tennis news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
