Alcaraz defeats Sinner in four sets to claim US Open title

Carlos Alcaraz Triumphs Over Jannik Sinner to Claim Second US Open Title

When Carlos Alcaraz is locked in and his remarkably versatile game is at its best, he becomes nearly unstoppable. This has been evident throughout his meteoric rise, and on tennis’s grandest stage, he reaffirmed it with a commanding performance against his toughest rival, overpowering top-ranked and defending champion Jannik Sinner to secure his second US Open title with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory.

Following the most impressive summer of his career, Alcaraz will reclaim the No. 1 ranking, returning to the top spot after two years. The 22-year-old continues to cement his place among the sport’s finest young talents, becoming the second-youngest man in the Open era to capture six major titles, behind only Björn Borg. He is also just the fourth man in history to win multiple Grand Slam titles on each of the sport’s three surfaces.

This final marked the first time in Open era history that the same two men have faced off in three major finals in a single year, with Alcaraz taking a 2-1 lead in their trilogy. He now leads their head-to-head record 10-5, winning seven of their last eight encounters.

For much of the three-hour match, Alcaraz dictated play with near-flawless execution. His serving was sharp, his forehand precise, and his shot variety kept Sinner unsettled, mixing pace, spin, and placement to disrupt his opponent’s rhythm.

The day, however, was overshadowed by the presence of political figure Donald Trump. Tight security measures transformed Arthur Ashe Stadium, with barriers encircling the venue and Secret Service agents monitoring spectators. The men’s trophy was unusually placed in a private suite near Trump, and when he appeared on the stadium screen at the end of the first set, he was met with widespread boos.

Organizers faced further challenges as heightened security caused lengthy entry delays, pushing the match’s start time to 2:30 p.m. Thousands of fans remained in line well into the second set, with hundreds still waiting outside as play continued.

Yet none of this distracted Alcaraz, who had eagerly anticipated this rematch of their French Open and Wimbledon finals. From the opening moments, his electrifying game was in full force. His serving remained impeccable, just as it had throughout the tournament, and his forehand—delivered freely and ferociously—left Sinner struggling to respond.