In a much-anticipated third-round showdown at the 2025 US Open, defending champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner went up against a revitalized Denis Shapovalov on Arthur Ashe Stadium. This match turned out to be a rematch of their 2021 Australian Open battle, where the Canadian emerged victorious in a thrilling five-set match. Sinner had a strong start, winning his first two matches without losing a set, and came in as the favorite. However, Shapovalov was ready to give him a tough time with his aggressive play and newfound confidence.

The match had a bit of extra tension because of Shapovalov’s earlier comments about how Sinner’s 2024 doping case was handled, which really upset the Italian fans. However, Shapovalov later explained that he was actually talking about the need for consisten

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