Carlos Alcaraz has beaten Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in a lopsided US Open 2025 final to win his second Grand Slam title of 2025.

The victory not only won Alcaraz the highly desired title but also caused him to regain the No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings, breaking Sinner's 65-week reign at the top.

Alcaraz's Dominant Performance

Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Second US Open Title, Reclaims World No. Carlos Alcaraz Clinches Second US Open Title, Reclaims World No.
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The match was a display of Alcaraz's strong game as he recorded 42 winners, twice that of Sinner's 21. His accuracy on the first serve was impressive, losing only nine points behind it during the match.

In two hours and 42 minutes, Alcaraz was broken only once, a very rare occurrence in professional tennis. Although there was a temporary resurgence from Sinner in the second set, Alcaraz controlled the rallies, winning convincingly 6-1 in the third set.

A Rivalry to Remember

This was Alcaraz's third straight Grand Slam final against Sinner, according to The Guardian. Alcaraz increased his head-to-head advantage over Sinner to 10-5, showing his capacity to perform under pressure in key situations.

Both players performed extremely well and showed endurance, but Alcaraz's consistency in being able to last through long rallies made him the better player during the entire game.

Alcaraz's Comeback to World No. 1

This win is particularly historic for Alcaraz, not only because of his second US Open championship but also because it restored him to the No. 1 ATP rankings. Returning from a 12-month layoff, Alcaraz will reclaim the No. 1 ranking, which falls on the 22nd anniversary of his coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, attaining No. 1 for the first time.

Alcaraz's victory made him the second-youngest player to have six Open Era Grand Slam singles titles, following legends such as Bjorn Borg.

Sinner's Strength and Year of Success

Even though Sinner lost the final, his performance throughout 2025 has been tremendous. The Italian was riding a 27-match hard-court winning streak before the final and became the youngest player in the Open Era to make it to the final of all four majors in a single season.

Sinner's wins at the Australian Open and Wimbledon earlier this year proved his emerging potential, and even if he didn't defend his US Open title, he is still a top contender in the sport.

Star-Studded Final

The final at Arthur Ashe Stadium was charged with excitement, attracting a star-studded crowd, including NBA's Steph Curry and music icon Bruce Springsteen. The match, which was delayed by 50 minutes due to security arrangements for US President Donald Trump, marked a fitting end to an unforgettable season.

With his triumph, Alcaraz is now 2,590 points clear at the top of the 2025 ATP Year-End No. 1 race, ahead of Sinner. Both Sinner and Alcaraz are already through to the Nitto ATP Finals.