Alcaraz Reclaims No. 1 Ranking with Dominant US Open Victory Over Sinner
Spanish Star Secures Sixth Major Title in Thrilling Final Showdown
🎾 Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking and his sixth Grand Slam title with a commanding 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Jannik Sinner in the US Open final on Sunday, September 7, 2025. The 22-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest No. 1 in history three years ago, showcased his powerful forehand, improved serve, and electric athleticism in a 2-hour, 42-minute triumph at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Breaking Sinner in the opening game, Alcaraz dominated early, sealing the win with an ace on his third championship point, followed by his signature crouch and radiant smile before a heartfelt hug with his rival.
“For me, achieving [the No. 1 ranking] once again, it is a dream,” Alcaraz told reporters. “Doing it the same day as getting another Grand Slam feels even better… I’m really happy to live these experiences.” The victory extended his head-to-head record against Sinner to 10-5, ending the Italian’s 65-week reign at the top. It also marked Alcaraz as the second-youngest man to win six majors, joining an elite group—Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Mats Wilander—with titles on all three surfaces.
The final, delayed 30 minutes due to heightened security for attendees including President Donald Trump, saw Alcaraz lose only two service games throughout the tournament, becoming the first man since Roger Federer a decade ago to reach the final without dropping a set. He finished with 98 of 101 service games won, 42 winners to Sinner’s 21, and 10 aces against Sinner’s two, with no double faults compared to Sinner’s four. His coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, praised the preparation, saying, “The performance today was perfect,” a sentiment Alcaraz echoed as his “best tournament so far” due to its consistency.
Sinner, the defending champion with a 21-match hard-court win streak, struggled with an abdominal injury from his semifinal and a recent Cincinnati Open retirement due to illness. Despite leveling the match in the second set by targeting Alcaraz’s backhand, he couldn’t sustain momentum. “He raised his level when he had to,” Sinner admitted. “I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today.” Critical of his “very predictable” play, Sinner plans adjustments for future competitiveness.
The duo’s rivalry, ignited by a marathon 2022 US Open quarterfinal (the latest finish at 2:50 a.m.), has defined the past two seasons, with Alcaraz and Sinner winning all eight majors in 2024 and 2025. Their recent finals—Alcaraz’s French Open comeback and Sinner’s Wimbledon triumph—set the stage for this historic three-peat. Jokingly telling Sinner, “I’m seeing you more than my family,” during the trophy ceremony, Alcaraz highlighted their friendly bond.
With a 4,850-point gap now between Sinner and the rest of the field, Alcaraz’s dominance signals a new era. The match, attended by 24,000 fans and celebrities, underscored his rise, while Trump’s presence drew mixed reactions. As Alcaraz prepares to defend his ranking, tennis awaits the next chapter of this epic rivalry.
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