US Open 2025 | Carlos Alcaraz Targets Jannik Sinner’s Top Sp
Match: Jannik Sinner [1] vs Carlos Alcaraz [2]
Head-to-head: Alcaraz leads 9–5
NEW YORK, USA – The US Open men’s singles final is set for a blockbuster showdown as Carlos Alcaraz faces Jannik Sinner with the world number one ranking on the line.
Match Context
Defending champion Sinner overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets despite some serving struggles, advancing to his fifth straight Grand Slam final. The Italian is aiming for his 28th career win on hard courts at this level.
Alcaraz booked his place with a commanding straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic, keeping his title hopes alive while also chasing the top ranking.
Venue: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York
Surface: Hard court (outdoor)
Time: 19:00 BST
Prize Money: $2.5m (runner-up) / $5m (winner)
Sinner has been tested in several matches, while Alcaraz has yet to drop a set throughout the tournament.
Road to the Final
Sinner’s path:
R1: Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2
R2: Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2
R3: Denis Shapovalov [27] 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3
R4: Alexander Bublik [23] 6-1 6-1 6-1
QF: Lorenzo Musetti [10] 6-1 6-4 6-2
SF: Felix Auger-Aliassime [25] 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4
Alcaraz’s path:
R1: Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4
R2: Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3
R3: Luciano Darderi [32] 6-2 6-4 6-0
R4: Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4
QF: Jiri Lehecka [20] 6-4 6-2 6-4
SF: Novak Djokovic [7] 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2
Key Stats (Last 52 Weeks)
First serve %: Sinner 61.4 | Alcaraz 64.1
Service games won %: Sinner 92.2 | Alcaraz 87.5
Break points saved %: Sinner 73.1 | Alcaraz 66.7
Second serve return pts won %: Sinner 57.9 | Alcaraz 53.7
Break points converted %: Sinner 43.4 | Alcaraz 43.5
Sinner has been stronger on serve, while both players are evenly matched on return.
Player Insights
Sinner reflected on his run:
> “Five straight Grand Slam finals is something I never imagined. I love these challenges and facing Carlos always pushes me to the limit. Rivalries like this are great for tennis.”
Alcaraz spoke about his dominance:
> “I’ve been working on consistency, keeping my level high throughout matches. I feel I’m getting more mature and understanding what I need both on and off the court.”
Tactical Preview
Sinner: Needs a strong serving performance and will look to use his forehand to control baseline rallies.
Alcaraz: Relies on his defensive skills and will look to attack any weaker second serves from Sinner.
Interestingly, in their last two Grand Slam finals this year, the player winning the first set went on to lose the match. Energy management and mental resilience could be decisive.
Prediction
A high-quality battle is expected. Alcaraz is tipped to edge Sinner in five sets, claiming his second US Open title and rising to world number
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