Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the US Open final to retake the title and the ATP top ranking.
• The Spaniard’s upgraded serve underpinned the run, with only three service breaks conceded all tournament, a mark bettered at a major only by Pete Sampras at Wimbledon 1997 since records began in 1991.
• Alcaraz has now won seven of their past eight meetings, extending a recent head‑to‑head surge that has shifted momentum in the rivalry.
• Sinner admitted his game was “very predictable” in the final and said he will add more net play, drop shots and first‑serve consistency even if it means short‑term losses.
• Coach Darren Cahill relayed Novak Djokovic’s earlier critique that Sinner needs more variation, feedback that previously spurred changes as Sinner rose to No. 1 and captured four majors.