Jannik Sinner burst into the US Open quarterfinals in stunning style, producing a performance so one-sided that rival Alexander Bublik humorously labeled him an "artificial intelligence" player.
Sinner took a mere one hour and 21 minutes to demolish Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1 in one of the fastest wins in the men's singles competition this year. It was a masterclass in power, consistency, and control. Even though he is one of just two players to have defeated Sinner so far this season, the Kazakh sensation never got into his rhythm against the Italian's relentless assault.
Bublik, who had taken all 55 of his service games into this showdown, cracked under pressure nearly straight away. A break point double fault in the first game established the trend, and after that, Sinner fully dominated.
Why Bublik Called Sinner 'AI'
Following the game, Bublik responded to an Instagram post by the US Open with a brief comment: "AI." The comment was a reference to his previous characterization of Sinner as a machine-like opponent, one who can play flawless tennis that borders on inhuman.
"He's like an AI generated player."
— ESPN (@espn) September 2, 2025
Alexander Bublik understands just how good Jannik Sinner is at tennis 😅 pic.twitter.com/A0qBo2aSIv
The athleticism of the World No. 1 neutralized Bublik's drop shots and unorthodox underarm serves, and his groundstrokes struck with relentless force. For Bublik, who feasts on unpredictability, Sinner's machine-like accuracy was more than he could handle.
Sinner's Stunning Season Rolls On
Already in possession of champion titles at both Wimbledon and the Australian Open this year, Sinner stretched his record at hard-court Grand Slams to 25 consecutive wins. According to the BBC, the 24-year-old converted eight of 17 break chances, leaving Bublik battling to hold on even through brief rallies.
Despite the loss, Bublik managed to keep his trademark humor intact. At the net, he told Sinner with a grin, "You're so good, this is insane. I'm not bad."
Sinner to Prepare For All-Italian Showdown
With the victory, four-time major winner Sinner then progresses to an all-Italian quarterfinal clash against 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti. The contest will be full of drama, with two up-and-coming stars of Italian tennis fighting it out for a prized semifinal spot.
Mussetti, who clobbered Jaume Maunar of Spain in an easy 6-3, 6-0, 6-1 win, is determined that he could beat Sinner in the quarterfinals.
In a report by TennisUpToDate, Mussetti acknowledged Sinner as the current best player in the world. Mussetti said that beating his fellow would be the biggest challenge to overcome in the tennis world.
Originally published on sportsworldnews.com
