[Music] 13 view of it [Applause] much close he says his mother has inspired him the most she taught me how to play 1 L on his young career holding a Wimbledon trophy even as a junior was super [Music] cool yeah very tough game you know you get up oh my good for [Music] long yeah he got really a second time the American [Applause] that was the ground oh yeah know [Music] [Applause] 1 much close he says his mother has inspired him the most she taught me how to play 1 fact on his young career holding a Wimbledon trophy even as a junior was super [Music] cool game yeah very tough gam you know [Music] oh my good a long yeah we got really a second time the American [Applause] him that was the ground oh much better [Applause] start he needed that big time game and for yeah it's beautifully [Applause] [Music] played yeah that's never brilliant too [Music] good well that really is a shot of luck cuz it was going [Applause] yame oops uh-oh five times in a row the Americans been BR and that'll do it another fine body well played got [Applause] it yeah comfortable hold again oh he's made it done [Applause] game comprehensive in [Music] in a commanding display of tennis Brilliance world number one Jan nicker cruised past Alex mikkelson ranked 49th in their round of 64 match of the US Open 2024 the highly anticipated Clash at Arthur Ash Stadium saw sinner effortlessly assert his dominance leaving little doubt as to why he currently holds the top spot in the world rankings from the very first serve cner set the tone for the match with his aggressive Baseline play and pinpoint accuracy his ground strokes particularly his forehand were nothing short of devastating as he repeatedly found the corners of the Court leaving mikkelson scrambling to keep up the young Italian's intensity and focus were evident as he quickly established a rhythm that mikkelson struggled to disrupt sinner serve was another weapon that mikkelson found nearly impossible to counter throughout the match cner delivered a series of powerful first serves that either resulted in outright Aces or set up easy putaway shots even when forced to play on his second serve CER maintained control using heavy Top Spin to push mikkelson far behind the Baseline and dictate the rallies melson despite being ranked 49th entered the match with hopes of making a statement against the world number one however those hopes quickly faded as Sinner's Relentless pressure began to take its toll mikkelson showed glimpses of his potential occasionally hitting impressive winners or engaging cner in longer rallies but these moments were few and far between Sinner's Superior shot making and Court awareness allowed him to neutralize mikkelson's attempts to gain a foothold in the match as the match progressed Sinner's confidence only grew he began to mix up his play incorporating Drop shots and slices to keep mikkelson off balance on several occasions cner executed delicate drop volleys that Drew Applause from the crowd further showcasing the versatility of his game mikkelson despite his best efforts found himself constantly on the back foot unable to generate any sustained momentum one of the defining features of Sinner's performance was his mental toughness even when mikkelson managed to string together a few successful points sinner remained composed and unphased his ability to stay focused and maintain a high level of play throughout the match was a testament to his maturity and Growing Experience on the big stage by the final set it was clear that sinner was in complete control he continued to apply pressure forcing mikkelson into errors and capitalizing on every opportunity to finish points quickly the match concluded with CER securing victory in a manner that seemed almost routine a testament to his current form and status as the world's top player this win is yet another milestone in what has been a remarkable season for CER his performance at the US Open 2024 has been nothing short of spectacular and with each passing match he solidifies his position as the favorite to lift the trophy Sinner's ability to dominate opponents with such ease is a clear clear indication of his growth and potential to become one of the sports all-time greats for mikkelson the match was a harsh reminder of the Gap that still exists between him and the game's Elite however it also provided valuable experience against a player of siners caliber mikkelson will undoubtedly take lessons from this match as he continues to develop his game and work towards breaking into the top ranks of the sport as Jan nicker advances to the next round of the US Open 2024 the tennis world eagerly awaits his next performance with each match sinner not only inches closer to the title but also continues to inspire fans with his extraordinary talent and Poise Under Pressure the journey ahead may present tougher challenges but with the way sinner is playing he appears more than ready to face them the question now is not if but when he will claim his first US Open title