Alcaraz edges Sinner trilogy to win US Open

In the most recent set of his tense conflict with Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open title four sets later.

Alcaraz from Spain dominated in New York with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory after a second-set fightback from Italy’s Sinner.

Due to additional security measures in place as a result of US president Donald Trump’s presence, the men’s final was delayed by half an hour.

Once again, the pair won another entertaining contest, but they lost both of their earlier this year’s French Open and Wimbledon finals.

Alcaraz, a reigning French Open champion, was able to reclaim the title he first won at the end of 2022 thanks to his superior serving, which allowed him to defeat Sinner at the All England Club.

The 22-year-old is the second youngest player to have won six Grand Slams, trailing only Bjorn Borg in this regard.

Alcaraz and Sinner, who both won the Australian Open and Wimbledon, will share the same ranking at the four majors in 2025 with Alcaraz’s victory.

Alcaraz said, “I see you more than my family. I see you.” After facing Sinner in the fifth final of the season. It’s wonderful to have you on the court.

Sinner, who held the position for 65 weeks, has also been given the top spot in the world.

Before Alcaraz reset for his third game, Sinner, who struggled for the majority of his time in the match, managed to save two championship points.

Alcaraz and Sinner have a rivalry that is starting to transcend the sport, but Trump’s first appearance in Flushing Meadows since 2015 overshadowed the final.

The addition of airport-style scanners outside Arthur Ashe Stadium, which created long line-building and delayed the game, resulted in long lines for fans.

The players continued to limber up in the stadium’s bowels while Sinner and Alcaraz performed trunk rotation exercises on a gym mat while Sinner and his team kicked a mini-football around.

No matter how uncomfortable the inconvenience was, Alcaraz was the one who made things better once the play started.

Sinner had a confident start, but Alcaraz’s explosive returns and his ability to absorb pressure made the early break difficult to stop.

Alcaraz continued to challenge his team, playing with variety, and maintaining the strong serving that had allowed him to reach the final only twice.

Alcaraz was not at all excited about letting the advantage slip once he had won the first set. He served Sinner only three receiving points, serving with speed and accuracy.

Sinner raised the stakes, hitting his trademark ferocious groundstrokes, and bringing Alcaraz back with a better return of serve, ultimately leveling the game after breaking it in the fourth game.

The touchpaper had been lit, and Ashe was now largely overflowing with it, thankfully.

A delicately prepared match after two sets quickly turned one-sided, much like the Wimbledon final eight weeks prior.

Alcaraz broke when Sinner took another break at the end of the third when he rediscovering his first serve and touch of the net before cruising a double break ahead as his artistry shined through.

In the fourth set, Sinner, who had abdominal pain in his semi-final, continued to make uncharacteristic errors.

Before Alcaraz claimed the victory, he did not seriously threaten to break down after losing serve for the fifth time during the match.