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Alcaraz Downs Sinner to Win US Open, Reclaims World No. 1

The triumph capped targeted post‑Wimbledon adjustments by the Spaniard, yielding a sixth major and a record $5 million payout.

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El festejo de Alcaraz en el vestuario tras ganar el US Open, a puro champagne, saltos y la compañía de su equipo y familiares; con la copa, el manager Albert Molina; a la derecha, de blanco, el Mosquito Ferrero
Carlos Alcaraz posa con el trofeo del US Open en Nueva York.
Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, returns a shot to Jannik Sinner, of Italy, during the men's singles final of the U.S. Open tennis championships, Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Yuki Iwamura)

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 under the Arthur Ashe roof, their third straight Grand Slam final this season, to lead the rivalry 10–5.
  • With the title, Alcaraz returned to the top of the ATP rankings at 11,540 points, 760 ahead of Sinner after the Italian’s 65-week stint at No. 1.
  • The US Open awarded a record $5 million to the men’s champion as the tournament increased overall prize money this year.
  • Alcaraz and coach Juan Carlos Ferrero said they spent two focused weeks after Wimbledon refining specific tactics that underpinned the New York game plan.
  • Rafael Nadal publicly congratulated Alcaraz, and one Spanish outlet reported the final began about 30 minutes late due to security tied to President Donald Trump’s attendance.