INTRODUCTION

Maria Alessi, the fiery and unpredictable US Open defending champion, who hasn't won a single event since.

Jannik Sinner, the calm, unmovable world #1, also looking to defend his trophy in Flushing Meadows.

Pairing them up in doubles seems like the last thing anyone would need. Polar opposites, both on and off the court.

But will they crash and burn, or turn out to be the perfect match?