But Sinner soon quashed those dreams, breaking back as Fritz attempted to serve for the set and doing the same two games later to wrap up the win after two hours and 16 minutes.

It was more straightforward in New York as he rarely looked troubled by Fritz, who struggled to build any momentum.

"I know we have been waiting for a champion for a long time so I'm sorry I couldn't get it done this time," said Fritz.

Sinner said the title "meant so much because the last period of my career was not easy" before he became tearful and dedicated the victory to his aunt.

"He's stepped up a role and I feel like he's taking everything as seriously as he can and fair play to him, that shows he wants to stay."

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He was not at the peak of his powers for the entire two weeks, but still only dropped two sets and saved his best for the final.

Cheered on by a home crowd packed with celebrities and sporting stars, Fritz got off to a shaky start when he dropped serve in the first game.