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Taylor Fritz's on-court interview following his loss to Jannik Sinner in the final of the 2024 US Open.nnSpeakernNow it's time to hear from our finalist, American Taylor Fritz. It's been a long time since we had an American in this match, Taylor. I know it wasn't a victory today, but it was a win overall.nHow would you describe the run?nnTaylor FritznYeah, it's... It's been, uh... It's been an amazing two weeks, and...nFirst off, congrats to Jannik. He played a great match. Congrats to his team.nIt's really impressive. He was too good. I mean, it's amazing.nnBut I want to say thanks to my team. My coach, Mike, Wolf, Morgan. My parents are here. Just my whole team. It's amazing to have such a great support system around me. They really make this possible.nnAlso to my other coach, Paul, who's not in the box today. But, yeah, it's been an amazing run.nnAnd thank you to the fans for everything this week. Being an American at the U.S. Open is just incredible. Feeling the love all week. Thank you so much.nnI know we've been waiting for a champion for a long time. I'm sorry I couldn't get it done this time. But I'm going to keep working, and hopefully I'll get it done next time.nSo thank you.nnSpeakernCongratulations, Taylor. You're getting closer. You're going to get one.

Jannik Sinner's press conference following his win over Taylor Fritz in the final of the 2024 US Open.nn### Championship Match Reflections n**(0:03 - 0:22)** nJannik Sinner opens the interview by expressing his excitement and pride after winning the 2024 US Open. He acknowledges that it was a tough match but is satisfied with his performance, especially in terms of his play from the baseline. His feelings are summarized in his statement that he is happy about today's performance.nn---nn### Comparing Grand Slam Victories n**(0:30 - 1:49)** nIn response to a question from Russell Fuller of the BBC, Sinner reflects on the differences between winning his first Grand Slam in Melbourne and his second in New York. He states that the two experiences can't be compared due to different circumstances and times of the year. Winning in Melbourne brought a sense of relief because he finally achieved his goal of winning a Grand Slam. However, the US Open was more challenging, as there was additional pressure and difficult pre-tournament conditions. Despite these obstacles, Sinner believes his confidence grew with each match and he is thrilled to hold the trophy.nn---nn### Overcoming Pre-Tournament Challenges n**(1:50 - 3:24)** nSinner discusses the difficulties he faced before the tournament, elaborating on how his team, family, and close supporters helped him through tough times. He explains that while the challenges still linger in his mind, he was able to focus on his game once on the court. He attributes his mental resilience and ability to stay present during each point to his consistent communication with his team and their focus on continuous improvement. Sinner credits his ability to remain mentally tough during the competition to the support of those around him.nn---nn### Reflecting on a New Era in Tennis n**(3:25 - 4:49)** nSinner comments on the shift in tennis with new champions emerging, as observed in 2024, where none of the big three players won a major for the first time in 22 years. He embraces this change, expressing excitement about new rivalries and the evolution of the sport. Despite his success, he acknowledges that his game is still not perfect, citing areas for improvement such as his serve. This mindset keeps him motivated to continue working hard to become a better player.nn---nn### Addressing Personal Challenges During the Tournament n**(4:50 - 6:30)** nSinner addresses the emotional weight he carried throughout the tournament, acknowledging that the past few months have been difficult for him personally, not just the week before the event. He reveals that those closest to him are aware of the struggles he has faced. Despite these hardships, the tournament helped him start feeling more like himself. Sinner admits it was hard to enjoy the moments leading up to and during the tournament but is thankful for the opportunity to regain some sense of normalcy and looks forward to some time off before the next leg of the season.nn---nn### Dedication to His Aunt n**(6:32 - 8:12)** nSinner dedicates his victory to his aunt, who played an important role in his upbringing. He explains that, with his parents often working, his aunt was frequently there for him, accompanying him to ski races and taking care of him during holidays. This strong familial bond makes her a significant figure in his life. Sinner reflects on how sports can sometimes overshadow real life, and despite the demands of his career, he values the time he spends with loved ones. He admits that this has been a particularly difficult time, but he accepts that life, like sport, is imperfect.nn---nn### Reflecting on the 2024 Season n**(8:13 - 9:56)** nSinner reflects on his overall performance in 2024, acknowledging that his first Grand Slam win at the Australian Open gave him confidence but also recognizing that the work never stops. He credits his team for their continuous efforts to improve his game, whether it’s tactically or physically. Sinner mentions the sacrifices he has made to continue evolving as a player, particularly his time spent in the gym to improve his physical condition. He remains humble, admitting he is not perfect but committed to giving his all to improve and succeed in the future.nn---nn### The Importance of Support Amid Pre-Tournament Reactions n**(9:56 - 11:31)** nWhen asked about the significance of his title given the pre-tournament circumstances and reactions within the tennis world, Sinner remains diplomatic. He states that while there were mixed reactions from the tennis community, the support of those close to him was crucial throughout the tournament. He emphasizes that his team, which has been through the same challenges, remains proud of their collective achievement. For Sinner, what matters most is his team’s belief and the accomplishment they’ve shared.nn---nn### Closing Remarks and Coach’s Presentation n**(11:31 - 12:13)** nThe press conference concludes with the organizers thanking everyone for their participation and announcing a presentation for Sinner's coach. A smaller version of the US Open champion's trophy is awarded to his coaching team, celebrating their contribution to his success. This brings an end to a memorable US Open and a significant moment in Sinner's career.

Jannik Sinner's on-court interview following his win vs. Taylor Fritz in the final of the 2024 US Open.nnSpeakernNow it's time to hear from the champion, Jannik Sinner. Your first US Open, the first Italian man to claim this title in history. What does it mean to you, Jannik?nnJannik SinnernYeah, hello everyone, first of all, and I would like to start with Taylor. I know how much work he puts in. You're doing an amazing job. Congrats to you, Taylor, and the whole team. It's so nice to see you in big stages like this, and I'm quite sure that you're going to play many of those. So I wish you best of luck for the future.nnThis title for me means so much, because the last period of my career was really not easy. There is my team who supports me every day, the people who are close to me. I love tennis, I practice a lot for these kinds of stages, but I also realise that off the court there is a life.nnI 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. 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. If there would be the biggest wish, I would wish everyone the best health, but unfortunately it's not possible.nnSpeakernYou came into this tournament saying, I'm not sure I have very high expectations. For someone with low expectations for how he might perform, how did you get this done over two weeks?nnJannik SinnernI did pretty well, I guess. We just went day by day, trying to practice well, even in 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, and I guess in every sport.nnI'm very happy, very proud to share this moment with my team. 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.nIt was a huge pleasure.nnSpeakernFinally, Dr. Heinlein said it, you are number one in the world, far and away. You've now won two major titles this year. To put in perspective how difficult that is, you are only the fourth man in more than 50 years to win your first two major titles in the same calendar year. You have had a hell of a year.nnHow would you phrase it? How would you describe the year?nnJannik SinnernIncredible.nSo many big wins for me this season. Starting off with Australia, and then playing so well there, which then gave me confidence for until now. But the work never stops.nI know that I still can improve, as we saw today, a couple of things, but you have to be proud with what you have. You have to go for it, you have to work for it. So I can't wait for my continued process.nnThank you. nnSpeakernCongratulations.nAnd now comes the real fun stuff. First, to present you with a check for $3,600,000, Claudia Jury from J.P. Morgan. Congratulations.nYou have made Italy proud, and I wore the orange dress for you.nnJannik SinnernThank you so much, I appreciate it. Thank you so much.nnSpeakernAnd now, to present the champion's trophy, Andre Agassi.

Ugo Humbert: “It's the greatest victory of my career and the best moment I've ever experienced on a tennis court. It was incredible, I train for this and that's what I kept telling myself throughout the third set. I wanted the story to end better than it did last year.nnI also thought about the match against Zverev, it gave me strength and I'm really proud of myself. Jérémy (Chardy, his coach) had said to me, above all, don't do what you did in Davis Cup, trying to overplay (Humbert lost against Alcaraz in September).nnBut everything was in the court. I was hitting winner after winner, and I was ultra-aggressive from the return. At the start of the second, I started to miss a bit, and he started to play a bit better. I think I'd used up so much energy that I had a little backlash and I fought until the middle of the third to get through it.nnAfter that, I talked to myself the whole third set, talking to myself. I needed to talk to myself to tell myself that I was with me, that I was there, that I wouldn't give up until the end. It worked, it felt good and I felt it was the right solution.nnIn any case, with my game on these surfaces, as on grass, I can really annoy the best in the world. After that, in the Davis Cup, he played an incredible match. I didn't have too many chances, he made me forced everywhere and I didn't see the light of day.nnThis was a different match, with the incredible support of the crowd. I'm also happy to give them (the fans) the victory because it was such an important moment for me. To share it with them was just fabulous.nnI love playing the best players in the world. That's why I train for. I love these conditions at Bercy, my favorite tournament. These are the matches I love to play.”