Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 6:2, 3:6, 6:1, 6:4 in 2 hours 42 minutes, sealing the title on his third match point.
• The 22-year-old claimed his sixth Grand Slam and second US Open crown, earning a record $5 million champion’s prize.
• Jannik Sinner’s defeat ends his 65-week stint at No. 1 and snaps a 27-match winning streak at hard‑court majors.
• Heightened security tied to President Trump delayed the start by roughly 45–50 minutes, causing long queues and prompting public criticism, including from Martina Navratilova.
• Alcaraz and Sinner have split the last eight men’s Grand Slam titles, underscoring their grip on the sport this season.