Jannik Sinner sets up quarter-final clash with Daniil Medvedev

The men's top-ranked player came into the tournament under a black cloud after it was revealed he had escaped a doping ban.

Jannik Sinner set up a mouth-watering US Open quarter-final tie against Daniil Medvedev. Pic: Adam Hunger/AP

Jannik Sinner set up a blockbusting US Open quarter-final with Daniil Medvedev in a repeat of the Australian Open final.

The world number one gave the best indication that he is in the right mental state to prosper in New York after a gritty three-set win over home favourite Tommy Paul in the fourth round.