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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner Beats Alexei Popyrin To Reach Round 3

Jannik Sinner did not break much sweat as he defeated Alexei Popyrin to reach the third round of the US Open 2025 on Thursday. The defending champion made light work of Popyrin, winning 6-3, 6-2, 6-2. Sinner is looking to become the first man to retain the trophy at Flushing Meadows since Roger Federer won the last of his five crowns in 2008.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, reacts after defeating Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, shakes hands with Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, after winning their second round match of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Fans wait for autographs from Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Jannik Sinner, of Italy, returns a shot to Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, returns a shot to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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US Open 2025: Jannik Sinner vs Alexei Popyrin | Photo: AP/Seth Wenig

Alexei Popyrin, of Australia, returns a shot to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the second round of the U.S. Open tennis championships in New York.

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