2025 US Open SF: [1] Jannik Sinner vs [25] Felix Auger-Aliassime

[CrunchJann]

who is the bigger mug

 

[Aabye5]

Lovely pass! Funny how this turned out to be a better fit for a prime time match than Djokovic-Alcaraz lol

TTW couldn't pick the better match if we were paid to do it.

 

[RSJfan]

Felix needs one more game to top Egg.

 

[bluetrain4]

Why the high knee?

 

[chjtennis]

FAA hits unbelievably hard and Sinner is the guy that generates most pace, usually. Maybe Sinner is getting a taste of how it feels to face himself tonight. Could be a reason why Sinner seems a bit off in this match, especially with his serves. A painful miss by FAA. Deuce again.

 

[Aussie Darcy]

Alcaraz and his team must be eating this match up.

This is already 20 minutes longer than his entire SF and could go a lot longer!

 

[CrunchJann]

FAA out-mugged world no1

 

[aellison33]

really have to make the return there on previous point. cant miss second serve returns

 

[TennisGrandpA]

But not a smug mug.

Should have broken in this game

 

[placebo]

That return was so disappointing

 

[jm1972]

Ooof... I see the match ending very quickly if Sinner holds here.

 

[sortof]

Dreadful stuff from Sonic in this game.

 

[beltsman]

FAA missed his chances

Get ready for FAA energy dip, and it will be over quickly.

 

[MeatTornado]

That's probably all she wrote. Can't imagine Felix getting a better opportunity than that game.

 

[CrunchJann]

FAA is such a great player.

 

[davced1]

Felix is not a mug and never was!

 

[Aabye5]

That's why he's number 1. Respect...

 

[DSH]

Lovely pass! Funny how this turned out to be a better fit for a prime time match than Djokovic-Alcaraz lol

Prime Alcaraz vs. washed-up Djokovic, what could go wrong, right?

 

[Kralingen]

Hey man, all hats off to Felix tonight.

Has exceeded expectations and then some, water happens from here on out. Made it actually feel like a big match with his huge FHs and speed on the cat&mouse points, and did all the things an underdog needs to do. Riding the momentum waves like a pro. His BH is just such a liability at this level… but he’s done everything else to about the ceiling of his ability. I’m impressed, and this is real progress from him, even though Sinner surely romps from here on out.

 

[Bisquick]

Can we just f - off with these superman jumping backhands

 

[tx10is]

felix had his chances

 

[TennisGrandpA]

After watching second semi I think Carlos has a chance

 

[Third Serve]

Couple of poor returns there and Sinner takes a big hold. Hopefully this doesn’t completely destroy FAA’s momentum—he made some big inroads that game.

 

[CrunchJann]

Sinner should keep hitting into his backhand.

 

[MilosRaonicFan]

That was the chance... weak second serve on break point, and Felix nets it.
You don't take those chances, you likely are not winning the match.

 

[aellison33]

not to be a downer but i sense FAA fading here, happy with just getting this far

 

[bluetrain4]

I'll be impressed if FAA holds here.

 

[DSH]

Felix is not a mug and never was!

He is a CAT.

 

[chjtennis]

After watching second semi I think Carlos has a chance

Sinner having cramps, not 100% physically will be a good news for Carlos for sure.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Felix is not a mug and never was!

Last game proved he was always a mug and always be a mug

 

[TennisBro]

Felix must find a way to hit some ball in a more timely fashion. At times, his hitting point's too high on top spins; similar to Lorenzo's issues.

 

[CrunchJann]

Zverev is such a joke compare to a player like FAA

 

[Aabye5]

Darn doubles. If I took a shot every time he hit one, I'd be blasted.

 

[chjtennis]

Pressure on FAA now

 

[CrunchJann]

break him and get the job done!

 

[Terenigma]

Sinner having cramps, not 100% physically will be a good news for Carlos for sure.

Nah, Sinner will finish this match and go get a special massage with people that have finger injuries treated with foreign country banned medication and he'll arrive in the final serving bombs like normal and no sign of cramping or any ill effects.

 

[TennisGrandpA]

What a point from Sinner

 

[aellison33]

big trouble second serve

 

[chjtennis]

Sinner's approach was ordinary but gets away with it.

 

[Down_the_line]

Whatever happens tonight, I really hope this is the start of Version 2 of FAA's career. He's still young but he definitely stalled after a very good start to his career at a young age.

 

[CrunchJann]

so clutch

 

[Kralingen]

Well that’s all she wrote sadly. But we all knew it was coming the second that miracle BH landed in on BP. Still, Carlos will know he has a chance on Sunday

 

[aellison33]

hate sinner but he’s going to final. i’m out here in 10 min

 

[TennisGrandpA]

Sinner breaks lol

 

[DSH]

Is FAA now Finnish?

 

[chjtennis]

Amazing angle and Sinner breaks! (As predicted)

 

[CrunchJann]

that breakpoint down backhand into the serve box really saved Sinner

 

[bluetrain4]

FAA still plugging but realizing how hard it is to keep on staying even with or having the upper hand on Sinner.

 

[chjtennis]

Is FAA now Finnish?

Looks like it

 

[messiahrobins]

FAA matching Sinner except on the big points. That's the difference between the top 2 and the rest.