Jannik Sinner issues heartbreaking message during on-court US Open victory speech

Jannik Sinner dedicated his US Open title victory to his aunt and made a heartbreaking confession as he added: “I don’t know how much longer I’ll have her in my life.”

The world No. 1 lifted his second Grand Slam trophy in Flushing Meadows, beating Taylor Fritz in straight sets.

He later sent a touching message to his aunt and shared his wish to see everyone have good health.

Sinner needed two hours and 16 minutes to beat first-time Grand Slam finalist Fritz, winning the last four games in a row to come through 6-3 6-4 7-5. Afterwards, the 23-year-old became emotional as he gave his aunt a shout-out.

“This title for me means so much because the last period of my career was really not easy,” the world No. 1 started. “There is my team who supports me every day, the people who are close to me. I love tennis, I practise a lot for this kind of stages but I also realise that off the court there is a life.”

Turning his attention to his aunt, he continued: “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 longer I’ll have her in my life.”

The two-time Grand Slam champion was also comforted by the knowledge that she would be able to enjoy his victory, adding: “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.”