Sinner, calm even in the storm

Jannik Sinner's performance at the US Open has a very special flavour.

Despite being world number 1 and the obvious favorite, he arrived in New York in the midst of a media storm.

Indeed, this US Open was also the scene of the Sinner Affair.

Just a few days before the start of the tournament, it was revealed that the 23-year-old had tested positive twice for a doping agent in March, before finally being cleared.

As the theory of involuntary poisoning was accepted, he was able to play at Flushing Meadows as if nothing had happened.

Many tennis fans, however, took exception to this decision, not understanding why the Italian was not suspended for the duration of the investigation.

Going back over his adventures, Sinner explained that he had taken things one match at a time to remain calm and serene: "It's simple.

We took things day by day, without too many expectations, trying to find my game and our rhythm.

I started the first day by losing the first set. I tried to build up my confidence over the days.

We practiced a lot between matches, trying to prepare each one as well as possible.

So I'm happy to reach the final here; it's a special tournament, and we'll see what Sunday brings."