The Philippine Star
September 9, 2025 | 12:00am
MANILA, Philippines — Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in 4 units on Sunday to win the US Open and reassert his dominance of an era-defining rivalry in a closing delayed by the go to of President Donald Trump.
The 22-year-old Alcaraz received, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, to seize his second US Open crown and sixth Grand Slam title, avenging his lone defeat in a significant closing by Sinner at Wimbledon in July.
“It’s a terrific feeling. I’m working actually arduous simply to raise this trophy. It’s my second one nevertheless it’s nonetheless a dream come true,” stated Alcaraz.
Alcaraz will reclaim the world No. 1 rating from Sinner, returning to high spot on Monday for the primary time since September 2023 after ending the Italian’s 27-match successful run at hard-court Grand Slams.
“It was one of many first targets that I had, to get better the primary (rating),” stated Alcaraz, who additionally defeated Sinner in an epic French Open closing in June.
Alcaraz says successful subsequent 12 months’s Australian Open to seal a profession Grand Slam is his principal goal.
Alcaraz would turn into the youngest man to win all 4 majors if he lifts the trophy in Melbourne subsequent January.
“It’s my first aim, to be trustworthy,” stated the 22-year-old Alcaraz, who has not made it previous the quarterfinals in 4 journeys to Australia.
Alcaraz has now received seven of the previous eight conferences and is 10-5 total in opposition to Sinner.
“I attempted my finest as we speak. I couldn’t do extra,” stated Sinner. “I felt like he was doing every thing barely higher as we speak. He raised his stage when he needed to… He performed higher than me as we speak.”
Anticipation for the third straight Grand Slam closing between the sport’s high two gamers assumed a good better dimension with the presence of Trump.
He appeared earlier than the taking part in of the Star-Spangled Banner, waving to the group, which greeted him with a mixture of cheers and boos. He was given a frostier reception later within the match although when proven once more on the stadium’s large screens.
