Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner for second US Open men’s singles title
Date:
08/09/2025Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner for second US Open men’s singles title
Carlos Alcaraz outlasted Jannik Sinner in four sets to lift the 2025 US Open men’s singles trophy, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking and securing his sixth major title.
Alcaraz outduels Sinner to lift a second US Open crown
Carlos Alcaraz reaffirmed his status at the top of the men’s game with a composed 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Jannik Sinner in the 2025 US Open final. In a high-energy clash that stretched to two hours and 42 minutes, the 22-year-old Spaniard blended fearless shotmaking with mature, match-tight control to seal his sixth career major and second title in New York.
- Score: 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4
- Career milestone: Sixth major title; second youngest male to reach six majors
- Ranking: Returns to world No. 1, beginning his 37th week at the top
- Match note: Closed the final with his 11th ace and allowed only one break-point chance
- Rivalry trend: Alcaraz has now won seven of the last eight meetings with Sinner
How the final unfolded
Alcaraz came out blazing, breaking early and dictating with explosive forehands to pocket the opening set 6-2. Sinner, ever resilient, struck back in the second; he tightened his baseline patterns, earned the crucial break for 3-1, and leveled the match.
The third set swung dramatically. Alcaraz surged to 2-0 and punctuated his charge with a dazzling, sidewinding overhead that skidded away for a clean winner—an audacious moment that captured the match’s momentum. From there, he sprinted to 6-1.
In the fourth, Alcaraz’s serve held firm. After breaking for 4-2, he protected his lead with poise and finished the job—appropriately—with an ace. The balance of aggression and accuracy kept Sinner to just a single break-point opportunity across the entire afternoon.
Why this win matters
This triumph doesn’t just add silverware to Alcaraz’s cabinet—it fortifies his claim as the most complete player of his generation. With multiple major titles on hard, clay, and grass, he joins a select group of men who have won majors on all three surfaces multiple times. The victory also resets the ATP hierarchy, with Alcaraz returning to No. 1 and continuing a gripping rivalry that has defined the sport’s latest era.
| Champion | Carlos Alcaraz |
|---|---|
| Runner-up | Jannik Sinner |
| Final score | 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| Duration | 2 hours 42 minutes |
| Aces (Alcaraz) | 11 |
| Break points faced (Alcaraz) | 1 (converted by Sinner) |
| Total majors (Alcaraz) | 6 |
| US Open titles (Alcaraz) | 2 |
| Weeks at No. 1 (resuming) | 37 |
| Recent H2H trend | Alcaraz has won 7 of the last 8 meetings |
From an Emirati fan’s seat
Watching from the UAE, where late-night tennis viewing is practically a tradition, this final felt like a celebration of modern athleticism. The discipline and flair on display mirror the growing passion for tennis across our region—from packed academies to marquee events in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Performances like Alcaraz’s inspire the next generation here to dream—and train—big.
What’s next
With momentum restored and the No. 1 ranking back on his name, Alcaraz heads into the closing months of the season as the man to beat. Sinner remains a formidable foil, and their contrasting styles promise more blockbuster chapters ahead.
- Blistering start from Alcaraz to claim the first set.
- Sinner’s smart adjustment to take the second.
- A show-stopping overhead in the third that flipped the match’s energy.
- Calm, clutch serving to close in four sets—sealed with an ace.