US Open 2024 Semifinals Matchup - [1] Jannik Sinner (ITA) v/s [25] Jack Alexander Draper (Great Britain)

[Martin J]

Sheriff to Jack Draper.

Maybe find a change of underwear, son.

@Martin J

p.s. was it that bad?lol

 

[Poisoned Slice]

It is truly hilarious how completely differently the two of them handled those conditions. Where is Jez Green these days? Jack Draper desperately needs his help.

I guess it helps him. Now he knows what's it like.

 

[THUNDERVOLLEY]

The good news is Alcaraz will say .... "Not on my watch"

"Watch?" He barely dipped his toes into week one of this US Open before getting catapulted out of the event. He is not in control of the course of the men's tour.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

p.s. was it that bad?lol

Nah, Draper was just wrecked, the humidity, conditions whatever.

 

[Tennis Fan States63]

Well done Jannik Sinner, taking out a game, hard-fought effort from Jack Draper - 7-5, 7-6 (3), 6-2. On to his first US Open final to face the winner of Fritz/Tiafoe on Sunday. Hats off to young Mr. Draper - pretty much left it all on the court despite being overmatched and outgunned.

 

[jayvee]

There.
I blocked you, so I'm relieved from your moronic comments.

I'm crying over here...

 

[zagor]

And to all the haters, still time to go buy yourself some antacids! Your butthurt is music to our ears...

And maybe grab some listerine while you're at it, just to rinse out your mouth... This is the WORLD NUMBER ONE you're talking about, not some cousin of yours who plays pickleball on the weekends.

PS congrats to Jack on a fantastic run and a valiant effort tonight.

Yeah, Sinner's very composed mentally on big points, unfazed. That's an ATG trait, you can't teach it. He's playing consistently well and just pushes through opponent's hot streaks when they happen, his level rarely drops.

Maybe Fritz/Tiafoe can do something in the final but not very likely.

 

[Martin J]

Nah, Draper was just wrecked, the humidity, conditions whatever.

Poor Draper, got destr...

 

[Pheasant]

Draper stayed competitive for two sets. Congrats to him for putting up a fight as long as he did against a true heavyweight. Hopefully, Draper will continue to improve while making some more deep runs at slams.

 

[Hitman]

That was a brutal match. Conditions were intense. Sinner marches on. Can he go all the way? We will find out this Sunday.

 

[jayvee]

That was a brutal match. Conditions were intense. Sinner marches on. Can he go all the way? We will find out this Sunday.

Thanks Magic.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Sinner is gonna be bored in about 2-3 years suffering from Federeritis. He’s gonna own the tour easy and won’t have a bad matchup like Nadal was to Federer

Alcaraz retired?

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

Oh sinner is gonna have a dominant HC stretch like Fed did from 04-08 for sure. I bet he wins 4-5 AOs on a row and 4-5 US opens in a row. Especially if these Hardcourts stay faster

 

[jayvee]

Alcaraz retired?

Might as well, that bum only won 2 Slams this year!

 

[NYTennisfan]

Will he? I don’t know. He’s not really a bad matchup for sinner.

He literally beat him two matches in a row on two different surfaces. Sinner fans are hilarious, oh sorry I meant delusional.

 

[duaneeo]

next year is gonna be a scary dominant year for sinner. Up there with Fed 06 and djoker 15

Alcaraz will prevent him from a 3-slam season. And Draper looks to be one who will soon join the party.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

He literally beat him two matches in a row on two different surfaces. Sinner fans are hilarious, oh sorry I meant delusional.

he should have lost RG to sinner really. If Sinnee didn’t gas out. If Sinner gets his fitness right it’s over for Carlos. On all surfaces. Carlos is only a problem on very slow hards like Indian Wells

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Poor Draper, got destr...

To quote Tiger Tim. All part of the learning curve. Will he be back in this position again? Only time will tell, Sir.

 

[speedysteve]

Draper avoided the Murray crashing felled tree timber!
So that is promising.

Sinner more routine, Draper used up so much energy and metabolic balance being so nervous.
That will change, he will get stronger and cope better.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

That was a brutal match. Conditions were intense. Sinner marches on. Can he go all the way? We will find out this Sunday.

I’m liking his chances. He’s looking strong and very consistent right now

 

[marc45]

shouldn't the great Sinner have handled business a lot more comfortably today?

 

[NYTennisfan]

he should have lost RG to sinner really. If Sinnee didn’t gas out. If Sinner gets his fitness right it’s over for Carlos. On all surfaces. Carlos is only a problem on very slow hards like Indian Wells

"should have" lol more delusions. Well, if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle. That's some serious copium you're drinking.

As I said, it's all delusions and excuses with Sinner fans. Never seen a fanbase like this, it's quite remarkable. The guy beats a sickly Draper in a semi and now he's going to be Peak Fed for the next hafl decade, wild stuff.

 

[TheGoldenEra1990’s]

"should have" lol more delusions. Well, if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle. That's some serious copium you're drinking.

As I said, it's all delusions and excuses with Sinner fans. Never seen a fanbase like this, it's quite remarkable

Fitness is the only thing stopping sinner from being Federer dominant right now and fitness is the easiest thing to fix

 

[Martin J]

To quote Tiger Tim. All part of the learning curve. Will he be back in this position again? Only time will tell, Sir.

Haven't watched much of him, to be totally honest. Just wanted to use the Buckethead quote, lol.

 

[NYTennisfan]

Fitness is the only thing stopping sinner from being Federer dominant right now and fitness is the easiest thing to fix

Sure, that's the only thing.

I remember when the Sinner fans were saying that Alcaraz's body will never hold up and now they're using that as an excuse for their guy as to why he loses to Alcaraz. Wild stuff

 

[Poisoned Slice]

Haven't watched much of him, to be totally honest. Just wanted to use the Buckethead quote, lol.

His Robby Ginepri moment.

 

[Martin J]

His Robby Ginepri moment.

So...his peak kinda ended tonight?

 

[Beandip]

I’m not understanding all the brutal conditions comments. Mid 70’s with 74% humidity is a dream.

 

[Rovesciarete]

Draper stayed competitive for two sets. Congrats to him for putting up a fight as long as he did against a true heavyweight. Hopefully, Draper will continue to improve while making some more deep runs at slams.

Truth be told I hoped for another break more out of sympathy for Draper and a quicker end then a straight Sinner win...

 

[Gooner89]

Well it was entertaining. Now for the US also ran plodders.

 

[Poisoned Slice]

So...his peak kinda ended tonight?

I'm going to be optimistic. Just mentioned Ginepri because they were talking about the last US Open semi with 2 Americans playing each other. Agassi vs Ginepri 2005.

 

[JMR]

Sinner's Draper and Tommy Paul matches had almost identical scorelines: 5, 6, 2 vs. 6, 6, 1. The opponent exhausts himself keeping the match tight for two sets, then falls apart so Sinner can romp in the third.

 

[GabeT]

3 slams for Djokovic in 2023 is a pretty good indication the current players are a rung below.

It’s a pretty good indication they are a rung below 2023 Djokovic. It tells us nothing about time travel tennis

 

[Slice'n'dice]

Non-vomiting Draper still undefeated this tournament.

Shame Daddy's billions couldn't buy him some intestinal fortitude.

Back to the scrapheap Jack.

 

[TMF]

No, my point was simple. This is the first generation that has not raised the level of play from the preceding generation. And IMO, they have actually taken a small step back.

Small step back is an understatement. The inflation era was already bad, and got worse between 2020-2023 that became the hyperinflation era

 

[TMF]

The 2024 slam holders are 21 and 23. Men's tennis has returned from the dead.

Keep your fingers crossed

 

[Martin J]

I'm going to be optimistic. Just mentioned Ginepri because they were talking about the last US Open semi with 2 Americans playing each other. Agassi vs Ginepri 2005.

I thought you were referring to his most famous run, lol. Anyway, was just trying to get you, it's an old police trick, you didn't fall for it. Good for you, kid.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

"should have" lol more delusions. Well, if my aunt had balls she'd be my uncle. That's some serious copium you're drinking.

As I said, it's all delusions and excuses with Sinner fans. Never seen a fanbase like this, it's quite remarkable. The guy beats a sickly Draper in a semi and now he's going to be Peak Fed for the next hafl decade, wild stuff.

Embrace him. He’s going to be the man to beat the next few years whether you like it or not.

 

[Waves]

Liking this Sinner kid more and more. Showing lots of stuffing in this tournament with the doping scandal hanging around, and still laying a beating on these others.

Will be a fun final either way.

 

[NaDjoFed]

22 Grand Slam match wins this season for sinner. First non big-4 player to achieve that

 

[nolefam_2024]

22 Grand Slam match wins this season for sinner. First non big-4 player to achieve that

Must be last 30 years

Mats won 3 in 1988

 

[TennisFan3]

Yeah, Sinner's very composed mentally on big points, unfazed. That's an ATG trait, you can't teach it. He's playing consistently well and just pushes through opponent's hot streaks when they happen, his level rarely drops.

Maybe Fritz/Tiafoe can do something in the final but not very likely.

Very true. But he is also a very One dimensional player. His game has ZERO finesse. He doesn't vary his height, pace as much. Bad at volleying as well. Zero variety. Plan A: Hit Hard - Plan B - Hit Harder.
Just boring. He's not as talented as Federer, not a warrior like Nadal and certainly nowhere near as efficient and fast as Novak.
Tennis will be a chore with him at the helm. The game NEEDS Alcaraz to succeed. Yes, he is tiny, but he has the talent and flair that is sorely lacking in everyone else in the ATP right now.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Sinner with rock solid tennis. He’s just too good on hard courts.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Keep your fingers crossed

Djokovic is finished bro. Don’t worry.

 

[Djokovic_is_the_best#1]

Alcaraz will prevent him from a 3-slam season. And Draper looks to be one who will soon join the party.

I think sinner will get better on neutral surfaces. Can see him beating raz on grass or clay. He’s only going to get better.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Shame Daddy's billions couldn't buy him some intestinal fortitude.

Back to the scrapheap Jack.

I wouldn't say BILLIONS. Dad is very well off but certainly not in the Pegula/Navarro class. Heck, not even Arthur Fery class. Not even close.

 

[Baseline_Bungle]

Liking this Sinner kid more and more. Showing lots of stuffing in this tournament with the doping scandal hanging around, and still laying a beating on these others.

Will be a fun final either way.

What he has done over the past 5 months, with this huge sword of Damocles hanging over his head, and then in the past 2 weeks, with everything out and all these haters spewing garbage, is nothing short of legendary.

 

[duaneeo]

The Sinner/Draper 3-set match was longer than the Sinner/Medvedev 4-set match.

 

[Tallawah Tennis]

Heh, heh. Jannik still not requiring his 'A' game. doing enough to get to the finals in straights, playing in the same conditions as his opponent. Anticipated the dude would get through, but nevertheless impressive that he continues to build momentum. Jack unwell, yet fought on - kid did his best, had a good run, should be proud.

Frances takes the 1st, will he get the win?

 

[robyrolfo]

What athlete doesn't try to exploit a weakness?

That goes without saying. It was patently obvious that he should hit to Sinner's backhand after Sinner injured his left wrist. So his coach saying it like that was lame and unnecessary.

Glad that his player got absolute demolished in the end. Not only did Sinner beat him with better tennis, he completely destroyed him physically.