Jannik Sinner was beaten in four sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the 2025 US Open in New York. (AP)
The 22-year-old Spaniard won 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, showing his dominance with twice as many winners as Sinner. 1 tennis player, ending the Italian’s 65-week reign at the top. He hit 42 winners compared to Sinner’s 21 and was particularly strong with his first serve, losing just nine points. The match lasted two hours and 42 minutes. Sinner’s loss ended his impressive 27-match winning streak at hard-court majors. That record will continue to be held by Roger Federer who won five US Open titles in a row between 2004 and 2008. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Earlier reporting noted: Carlos Alcaraz claimed his second US Open title at Flushing Meadows, defeating world number one Jannik Sinner in a commanding performance with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The 2-hour and 42-minute match at Arthur Ashe Stadium not only secured Alcaraz’s victory but also ensured his return to the world number one ranking, ending Sinner’s 65-week reign at the top. Earlier reporting noted: With six Grand Slam trophies already, Alcaraz now holds the second-most majors won before the age of 23, equalling Rafael Nadal and sitting just one behind Bjorn Borg — a record he could match by lifting the Australian Open in January.
“You are doing an amazing job,” he told Alcaraz and his team. The victory also means Alcaraz will replace Sinner as the world’s No. The match was the third straight Grand Slam final between these two rivals. Except for the second set where Sinner found his rhythm, Alcaraz controlled the game. Sinner showed great sportsmanship in defeat. He was trying to become only the seventh man in the Open Era to win three Grand Slam singles titles in one season. Further, his bid to successfully defend the US Open title was also quashed. No man has since been able to defend their titles in New York. Despite the loss, he made history as the youngest man in the Open Era to reach all four major finals in one season, including a thrilling Roland Garros final where he had three championship points before losing to Alcaraz. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept.
Earlier reporting noted: US Open: Carlos Alcaraz joins Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic after beating Jannik Sinner in final Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, kisses the championship trophy after defeating Jannik Sinner, of Italy, in the men’s singles final of the U.S. Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second US Open title on Sunday in New York.
