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Alcaraz and Sinner Set for US Open Final With No. 1 on the Line After Security Delay

Security for President Trump’s visit has pushed back first ball by 30 minutes, underscoring a finale that will also determine the next world No. 1.

Tennis - Wimbledon - All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, Britain - July 13, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts with Spain's Carlos Alcaraz after winning the men's final REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
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Horacio Zeballos y Marcel Granollers celebran el primer título de ambos en el US Open de tenis.
Horacio Zeballos, of Argentina, reacts after scoring a point against Joe Salisbury, of Great Britain, and Neal Skupski, of Great Britain, during the men's doubles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Overview

  • The matchup marks a third straight Grand Slam final between the same two players in one season, a first in the Open Era.
  • Carlos Alcaraz arrives without dropping a set in New York, while defending champion Jannik Sinner has reached all four major finals this year.
  • The US Open moved the start to 2:30 p.m. ET to allow extra time for fan entry after enhanced security tied to the presidential attendance.
  • The winner will leave Flushing Meadows as US Open champion and atop the ATP rankings; Sinner currently holds No. 1.
  • Coverage is available on ESPN and Disney+ in many markets, with additional regional carriers such as Movistar Plus+ in Spain.