Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the 2025 US Open final, stopping Sinner from defending his title. This victory marked the Spaniard’s 10th win over Sinner in the 15 matches they have played on the ATP Tour.
Seeded second at the New York Major, Alcaraz secured his place in the final by defeating Reilly Opelka, Mattia Bellucci, Luciano Darderi, Arthur Rinderknech, Jiří Lehečka, and Novak Djokovic.
In the championship match, Alcaraz triumphed over Sinner with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win his second title at Flushing Meadows, his second Grand Slam title of the season, and also his sixth Major title overall. This victory also allowed him to regain the World No. 1 singles ranking from Sinner.
How Did Carlos Alcaraz & Jannik Sinner Praise Each Other After the 2025 US Open Final?
Alcaraz and Sinner’s meeting in the 2025 US Open final was their third Grand Slam final this year. They had previously faced each other in the finals of the 2025 French Open, where Alcaraz emerged victorious, and at Wimbledon, where Sinner claimed the title.
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During their post-match speeches at Flushing Meadows, both players praised each other. Alcaraz acknowledged Sinner for having an “unbelievable” season and commended him for playing at a “great level” at the US Open.
The Spaniard also humorously remarked that he sees Sinner more often than his own family due to their frequent encounters.
“I wanted to start with Jannik. It’s unbelievable what you’re doing during the whole season. Great level during every tournament you’re playing. I’m seeing you more than my family. So it’s, Jesus, it’s great to share the court, to share the local rooms, to share everything with you,” Alcaraz said.
Alcaraz also appreciated Sinner’s hard work and congratulated him for his “great performance” throughout the tournament.
“Watching you improve every day, working really hard with your team, really great people around. Congratulations on everything you’re doing and great performance during the whole week,” he added.
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On the other hand, Sinner congratulated Alcaraz and his team on their victory, praising the Spaniard for his “amazing” performance in winning the title.
“I would like to start with Carlos and the whole team. You’re doing amazing. Congrats. I know there is a lot of hard work behind this performance. Today you were better than me. So congrats. Enjoy it. It’s a great moment,” Sinner said.
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On his path to the final against Alcaraz at the 2025 US Open, Sinner defeated the likes of Vít Kopřiva, Alexei Popyrin, Denis Shapovalov, and Alexander Bublik in the first four rounds. He overcame Lorenzo Musetti in the quarterfinals and secured his place in the championship match by defeating Félix Auger-Aliassime in the semifinals.
