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Alcaraz Defeats Sinner to Win 2025 US Open and Reclaim World No. 1

The 22-year-old sealed a sixth major as their rivalry reached a third straight Slam final with ranking ramifications and tightened security defining the occasion.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the Arthur Ashe Stadium final played under the closed roof.
  • The result returns Alcaraz to the top of the ATP rankings with a reported 1,250-point gain, while Sinner falls to No. 2 after dropping about 700 points as the defending champion.
  • Their head-to-head now stands at 10–5 for Alcaraz after their 15th meeting and a third consecutive Grand Slam final in 2025, a first for two players in the Open Era.
  • The US Open announced the start was moved to 2:30 p.m. ET due to enhanced security tied to attending President Donald Trump.
  • Prize money was reported as $5 million for the champion Alcaraz and $2.5 million for runner-up Sinner.