Michelsen without a chance

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Jannik Sinner had an easy game against Alex Michelsen.(Bild: AP/ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Jannik Sinner has easily reached the third round at the US Open. In his second match after the doping acquittal came to light, the world number one tennis player from Italy easily defeated US pro Alex Michelsen 6:4, 6:0, 6:2. The 23-year-old only needed 99 minutes for his unchallenged success. "I'm very happy about the win," said Sinner. "I love New York."

The American outsider was able to keep up until 4:4 in the first set, after which Sinner gave his opponent no chance. The Australian Open winner will now face Australian Christopher O'Connell in the round of 32 and is also the clear favorite.

Following two positive tests in March for the banned anabolic steroid Clostebol, Sinner was acquitted by an independent court just over a week ago, according to the tennis agency responsible, the ITIA. The South Tyrolean's explanation that the banned substance had accidentally entered his body through a massage was considered conclusive.

Iga Swiatek(Bild: AFP)

Swiatek merciless
Swiatek gave the qualifier Ena Shibahara from Japan just one game in 65 minutes, winning 6:0, 6:1. The 23-year-old was in better form than in her bumpy opening win over Russia's Kamilla Rakhimova.