An eerie similarity between the scores of this final and Nadal vs Djokovic's summit clash back in 2013
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Alcaraz vs Sinner US Open Final 2025 Tennis Highlights: Carlos Alcaraz just dropped one set in the entire US Open as he defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 to clinch the title on Sunday. This was their 3rd Grand Slam final meeting with the last two major clashes being at Wimbledon and French Open respectively with the Spaniard winning the clay court match while the Italian clinched the grass court encounter.
Right from the beginning under a closed roof because of rain earlier in the day, No. 2 Alcaraz was better as he sought to reverse the result from when they met at the All England Club less than two months ago.
He did just that, putting his leads over Sinner at 10-5 in their head-to-head series, 6-4 in major trophies, and 2-1 in U.S. Open championships. Plus, this win allowed Alcaraz, a 22-year-old from Spain, to take away the No. 1 ranking from Sinner, a 24-year-old from Italy.
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An eerie similarity between the scores of this final and Nadal vs Djokovic's summit clash back in 2013
President Donald Trump was loudly booed at the men's final of the U.S. Open on Sunday, where extra security caused by his visit led to lines long enough that many people missed the start of play, even after organizers delayed it.
Roger Federer was sensational at the US Open when he won the men's singles titles in 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.
Since then, no man has defended his US Open title. That streak continues with Jannik Sinner's defeat. Just a notoriously hard title to confirm.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
2024 Majors:
Sinner, Alcaraz, Alcaraz, Sinner
2025 Majors:
Sinner, Alcaraz, Sinner, Alcaraz
Alcaraz will serve for the match now. And after a flurry of back and forth Sinner sends it agonizingly wide!! 15-0 to Alcaraz. And what a half volley pick up shot to go to 30-0. The crowd can almost feel a win coming. But they have to wait a bit. And Sinner's shot goes out!!! 40-15 now. Championship point. And no!! Sinner takes it down to 30-40!! And40-40 from a backhand return by the Italian!!! Deuce!! and another championship point for Alcaraz!! And that's an ace to end!!! Acaraz wins 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4
Sinner's serve now and he's making things difficult for himself with these errors as the game is now at 15-15. Forces an error off Alcaraz and leads 30-15 now. And another backhand return from Alcaraz goes awry as Sinner takes a 40-15 lead. And he now slams it out as the match goes 40-30. Sinner needs this game to stay alive. Or it's Alcaraz's title. And he does stay alive.
Sinner 4-5 Alcaraz in 4th set
Alcaraz to serve and he goes up 40-0 in record time in this game as Sinner looks for answers to the first serve. And just like that, it's over.
Sinner 3-5 Alcaraz in 4th set
Sinner's serve now and he goes up 30-0 as he tries to find a way into this match. Follows it up with another point before Alcaraz smashes a forehand to take it to 40-15. And Sinner holds serve.
Sinner 3-4 Alcaraz in 4th set
Alcaraz to serve and the effectiveness of his first serve comes to the fore once again as he takes a 15-0 lead. But he loses control next as sinner roars back at 30-15. And there comes the first serve again as it goes right through the side pocket for a point!! With Jinner now stuck in no man's land., Alcaraz goes up 40-30 with a cheeky drop. And ends it with an ace!!!
Sinner 2-4 Alcaraz in 4th set
Wow, wow, wow!! How did Alcaraz reach those two shots? It's almost like he has turbo chargers in his boot. But such is the quality of these players that it's still 30-30. Double fault by Sinner now. and he plays it wide. alcaraz takes the lead.
Sinner 2-3 Alcaraz in 4th set
Alcaraz to serve and he takes a 15-0 lead with an exquisite drop shot!! He misses a forehand next as Sinner draws level at 15-15. It's not level for long as Alcaraz opens up his body and smashes another forehand winner. An just missed the next one just at the edge of the court!! 40-30 to Alcaraz. And he takes it.
Sinner 2-2 Alcaraz in 4th set
Sinner to serve and takes a 15-0 lead right away before Alcaraz forces an error to draw level at 15-15. And that's a 40-15 advantage in a jiffy from the defending champion as he takes this game, forcing another error from Alcaraz's backhand.
Sinner leads 2-1 in 4th set
Alcaraz is conducting the crowd once more! What a point to hold for 1-1 in the 4th. Steph Curry has both his hands in the air in disbelief. He knows ball. And he saw the brilliance in Alcaraz's brilliance there. A terrific lob followed by a backhand down the line, says Vinayakk Mohanarangan
Alcaraz serves, Sinner with a backhand to return but Alcaraz brings out his own backhand to grab the point!! And it's 30-15 with Sinner forcing an error from the Spaniard!! Unbelievable rally as Alcaraz places the ball perfectly out of the reach of his opponent with a measured backhand!! And that's game.
Sinner 1-1 Alcaraz in 4th set
Sinner will serve to start the first game of the 4th set. And errs with a backhand. Takes back the advantage with a 30-15 lead, forcing errors out of the 22-year-old Alcaraz. And a whipped forehand by Alcaraz makes it 30-30!! And he has an opportunity to break!! but Sinner now takes it to deuce and gets an advantage with a vicious forehand. And we are back to deuce after a delightful drop shot by Alcaraz.
What athleticism to play the second volley by Sinner to take a point!! Back to deuce we go. And finally, an error from Alcaraz gifts the game to Sinner.
Sinner leads 1-0 in 4th set
JANNIK SINNER! A stunning rally from both players as the Italian saves a break points with a terrific slice volley on the backhand followed by a full stretch forehand. He's asking the crowd to respond. It's not been a great final (yet) but a final with some great moments, says Vinayakk Mohanarangan
Two breaks of serve in the first set, two breaks of serve in the third set, plenty of errors sandwiched between those in the second set. Welcome to the Carlos Alcaraz show.
The Spaniard plays another dream set to take a 2-1 lead, by Vinayakk Mohanarangan
In the past 14 meetings, there has not been a single 6-0 set between Sinner and Alcaraz. The Italian just about avoided the bagel there.
Alcaraz serving for the set now as he roars to a 30-0 lead before an error makes it 30-15 as Sinner's forehand comes into the contest. And that's the set as Alcaraz gets the lead. He just needs one more.
Alcaraz wins 3rd set 6-1
Sinner will serve now. Can he win a game in this set? He is currently 5-0 down. This one is currently 15-15 before Alcaraz's shot goes wide. 30-15 for the Italian now. He takes this game ultimately
Alcaraz leads 5-1 in third set
And this game has gone exactly the way this whole set is going with Alcaraz absolutely dominating to win this one in a flash. This set is the Spaniard's for taking.
Alcaraz leads 5-0 in third set
Sinner's serve and Alcaraz has found his mojo again,, going 15-0 up in Sinner's serve. And Sinner's rhythm is disrupted as he plays wide again to go down 30-0. And a high looping forehand is followed by a ripping shot to take Alcaraz to 40-0. 91 miles per hour, say the commentators. And another break by Alcaraz. Double break!!
Alcaraz leads 4-0 in third set
With Sinner taking the second set of US Open final, Neale Fraser remains the last player to win the men's singles title at this event without dropping a set. Australian achieved this in 1960 (Amateur Era), tweets ATP Media.
Alcaraz serves and Sinner just strides forward to just place his shot beyond Alcaraz to go 15-0 before another error by the Spaniard helps the Italian go 30-0. And a beautiful overhead shot bamboozles Sinner to get a point before drawing level at 30-30. What a match!! Oh dear, dear!! This is magic as Alcaraz utsmarts Sinner with a exquisitely placed shot to win this game.
Alcaraz leads 3-0 in third set
Sinner will serve and Alcaraz has already gone up 30-0 in a matter of minutes in this game. And Sinner forces another error from the Spaniard to draw level at 30-30. And advantage Alcaraz again as he will now look for a break point. And with that Sinner wild shot, he gets it!!
Alcaraz leads 2-0 in third set
Into the 3rd set and Alcaraz to serve. and we are back to square one with 15-15. Correction, now make it 30-30. These two are so well-matched as the game is oscillating. and Alcaraz goes back to what brought him to the dance: That vicious forehand! which gets the point. And error by Sinner to give Alcaraz the lead
Alcaraz leads 1-0 in third set
As our tennis writer Namit Kumar had mentioned at the start of this second set, Carlos Alcaraz was playing so well early on that Novak Djokovic mode has to be turned on by Jannik Sinner. And boy has the Italian World No 1 done just that. Some of the rallies in this ended with Alcaraz errors of course but they were also largely because Sinner turned on his best court coverage and beast-level ball striking. Sinner levels up and levels the match, says Vinayakk Mohanarangan
What a forehand by Sinner to go 15-0 in the next game from his serve but Alcaraz comes back with a backhand to get 15-15. Beautiful shot as Sinner leaps into the air and slams a backhand beyond Alcaraz!!Serves for set point now. And Alcaraz goes long and Sinner wins this set.
Sinner wins second set 6-3
Alcaraz to serve now but he goes down 0-15. Sinner with an error of his own to bring the match to 15-15 before Alcaraz snatches back the advantage with an ace!! And ends the game with another ace!!
Sinner leads 5-3 in second set
Sinner's serve and the match is still pretty evenly match as it's delicately balanced at 15-15 in this one. Alcaraz takes back the lead soon though. But a rally sees Sinner equalize after Alcaraz plays into the net. And that's the end of this game as Sinner takes this game.
Sinner leads 5-2 in second set
Following a tournament marked by drama, comebacks, and meltdowns, the fortnight-long trudge to the inevitable is complete.
In a repeat of the title clashes at the French Open and Wimbledon this summer, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, far and wide the best players in the world, will meet in the final of the US Open on Sunday. The anticipation of the third chapter of their Major final trilogy this year will reach a fever pitch, especially in front of the expectant and boisterous New York crowd. Even Donald Trump is set to be in attendance.
