Siner: I am very satisfied with the year, I grew from match to match

Siner defeated Taylor Fritz in the US Open final - 3:0

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Janik Siner, Photo: Reuters
Janik Siner, Photo: Reuters
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The US Open got a new champion - Italian tennis player Janik Siner defeated Taylor Fritz 3:0 (6:3, 6:4, 7:5) in the final last night and won the second Grand Slam title in his career.

The world's number one tennis player arrived in New York after the public found out about his doping affair. Siner was in the center of attention at the US Open, but he fought through the pressure and eventually won the title.

"An incredible feeling. I played great tennis, especially from the baseline. And of course I'm happy with the title," said Siner at the press conference after the match.

At the beginning of the year, Siner won his first Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and then he reached his second at the US Open. Journalists were interested in whether it was more difficult in Melbourne or New York.

"It is difficult to compare. In Australia I felt a great relief, because you never know if you will ever get the biggest title. There were many difficulties here, due to the well-known doping situation. Somehow, there was more pressure here, I grew from match to match and finally reached the title".

He also spoke about the doping affair.

"I had the support of the closest people. It was not easy at all. This went on for months. I was trying to understand what happened. It was difficult, everyone around me knows that. I managed to stay positive, to pick myself up as the tournament progressed and it paid off".

For the first time since 2002, Đoković, Federer or Nadal did not win a Grand Slam in a season. This year, Siner and Alkaras won two trophies each.

"It is good for the sport to have new champions. We get new rivalries and that certainly contributes to the popularity of tennis," said Siner.

Siner has had a good season.

"I am very happy with the year behind me. We've done a lot, but you don't have much time for joy. I will now have a short break, and then I turn to the Asian tour. I'll keep working, because I know I'm not perfect and I'll try to fix many things. I want to know that I did my best when I finish my career," said Janik Siner.

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