New York, Aug 30, 2025 (AFP) - 'Not a machine': Sinner withstands Shapovalov test at US Open

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2025-08-31

Reigning champion Jannik Sinner insisted he was "not a machine" after coming through a testing encounter with Denis Shapovalov on Saturday to book his place in the US Open last 16. The world number one rallied from a set down to beat Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3 and keep alive his bid to become the first man to retain the title in New York since Roger Federer in 2008. "A very tough match today. I've known Denis for quite a long time. I knew that......

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