Elite tension on court
In the final, Carlos Alcaraz delivered a mature and polished performance: 42 winners, just 24 unforced errors, and zero double faults. He won 98 of his 101 service games and fired 10 aces. It was the first time he reached a Grand Slam final without dropping a single set along the way. Beyond the technical brilliance, Alcaraz admitted his biggest growth has come off the court—paying attention to details, managing pressure, and understanding how personal balance directly affects athletic performance.
Does Sinner have an Alcaraz problem?
After his #USOpen final loss, Jannik says he needs to become “a bit more unpredictable.” https://t.co/XSYUxN3vAH
— TENNIS (@Tennis) September 8, 2025
Jannik Sinner, meanwhile, has had a solid season, winning titles at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. But it seems Carlos Alcaraz has cracked the code to his game. The Spaniard also beat Sinner at the 2024 China Open, a tournament he’s set to return to soon. And while Sinner remains a top-tier rival, the recent head-to-head record leans heavily in Alcaraz’s favor.
Records within reach
Carlos Alcaraz matched Rafael Nadal’s record of six Majors before turning 23. He also became the second youngest player to achieve that in the Open Era—only behind Björn Borg. On top of that, he’s the first man to win Grand Slam titles on all surfaces before reaching that age.
The rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner is far from over. But if one thing became clear in New York, it’s that the Spaniard doesn’t see his opponent as predictable. He sees someone he knows well. And in elite tennis, that can make all the difference.
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