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I would like to start with Taylor. I know how much work he puts in, you’re doing an amazing job,
the newly-crowned champion said First off, congrats to Jannik, he played a great match. Congrats to his team, it’s honestly really impressive, he was too good so it’s amazing,
the top-ranked American said But I’m going to keep working and hopefully I’ll get it the next time, so thank you."
When it finally died down, Fritz added This title, for me, means so much, ... because the last period of my career was really not easy.”
said Sinner, a 23-year-old from Italy Being an American at the U.S. Open is just incredible. Feeling the love all week. So thank you so much,
Fritz said during the trophy ceremony I know there are a lot of people watching from home but I would like to thank everyone for being so fair in this amazing arena, it was a huge pleasure,
he told the crowd, earning a rousing applause It’s so nice that I can share positive moments still with her. She was a very important person for my life and she still is. So if that would be the biggest wish, I would wish everyone the best health to everyone but unfortunately it’s not possible."
The two-time Grand Slam champion was also comforted by the knowledge that she would be able to enjoy his victory, adding I would like to dedicate this title to my aunt because she is really not feeling well health-wise, I don’t know how much I still have her in my life."
Turning his attention to his aunt, he continued We just went day-by-day, trying to practice well, even on the days off, believing in ourselves which is the most important. I understood, especially in this tournament, how important the mental part is in this sport,
It was two Americans trying to make it to the final,
he said of his semi-final It’s the reason why I do what I do, it’s he reason I work so hard,
Fritz said of the chance to become a grand slam champion The physio loosened it up very fast on court, so after I felt OK in the beginning. Then, after, it went away by playing, which is good,
I’m gonna accept that. I have my team and my people who are close to me,
said Italian top-seed Sinner I’ve always enjoyed playing him [Sinner],
So many big wins for me this season, starting off with Australia and playing so well there which gave me confidence for until now,
He overwhelmed me at the start and I was freaking out a little,
said 26-year-old Fritz after securing victory with a 16th ace Jack and I know each other very well, we are great friends off court,
said Sinner, who unleashed 43 winners in the match where he also injured his wrist in a nasty fall