Road to the Final
Alcaraz entered the tournament seeded No. 2, chasing not just the US Open crown but also the world No. 1 ranking. He had been in outstanding form through the summer — Roland Garros, Masters events, and Wimbledon included — and carried that momentum into Flushing Meadows.
In the quarterfinals, Alcaraz faced Jiri Lehecka, delivering a convincing 6-4, 6-2, 6-4 win. He was aggressive, sharp, rarely giving Lehecka a chance to settle in.
Alcaraz took on Novak Djokovic in the semifinals, beating the 38 year old comfortably in straight sets. In fact, he became the first man at the US Open in a decade to reach the final without dropping a single set. His service games were nearly bullet-proof — very few breaks conceded across the tournament.
He had clearly improved his serve, both first and second, and his ability to vary pace, change direction, and move to the net. The combination of power, athleticism, and tactical awareness was sharper than ever.
The Final: Alcaraz vs. Sinner
On September 7, 2025, under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Alcaraz and Sinner met for the third consecutive Grand Slam final — a rare and historic rivalry in men’s tennis right now.
The match score: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in favor of Alcaraz. He opened strongly, breaking Sinner in the very first game and dominating the first set. Sinner struck back in set two, using some aggression and taking his chances. But from set three on, Alcaraz seized control.
In the third set, Alcaraz’s intensity rose: he broke multiple times, played with superior variation and consistency, and didn’t give Sinner many opportunities. Set four was tighter, but Alcaraz closed it out on his third championship point, sealing the victory.
This victory reclaimed the No. 1 ranking for Alcaraz, ending Sinner’s 65-week run at the top. It also snapped Sinner’s 27-match winning streak in hard-court majors.
Their rivalry has become the defining storyline in men’s tennis. Meeting in three straight major finals in a single season is extraordinary — the first time that’s happened in the Open Era.
Head-to-head now stands at 10-5 in favor of Alcaraz. And crucially, in Grand Slams this season, Alcaraz has come out ahead in two of three (French Open, and now the US Open). Sinner took Wimbledon.
Carlos Alcaraz’s 2025 U.S. Open triumph isn’t just another title—it feels like a culmination. A statement of dominance, maturity, and balance. He’s shown that he can win on every surface, under different conditions, against the very best. With six Slams at just 22, his trajectory looks riveting.
For Sinner, while this loss stings, the trajectory remains strong. He’s pushed Alcaraz harder than many, and if anything, this rivalry is pushing both players to new heights. But as of today, Alcaraz is on top.
Fans and analysts will now be watching to see whether Alcaraz can carry this momentum into the closing stretch of the season—and whether Sinner can counter in the next major. But whatever the future holds, Sunday at Flushing Meadows was a match that reinforced why these two are the faces of men’s tennis right now.
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