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

It marks their third straight Grand Slam final this season, pairing an Alcaraz who hasn’t dropped a set in New York with defending champion Sinner on a long hard‑court major streak.

Overview

  • Organizers pushed the start to 2:30 p.m. ET to accommodate heightened security tied to President Donald Trump’s attendance.
  • The winner will leave New York as ATP world No. 1, with Jannik Sinner entering the match as the current top-ranked player.
  • This is the unprecedented third Grand Slam final between the pair in a single season, extending a rivalry Alcaraz leads in head‑to‑head meetings.
  • Carlos Alcaraz reached the final without losing a set, while Sinner returns as the defending champion riding a lengthy hard‑court Grand Slam win streak.
  • Elsewhere, Aryna Sabalenka retained the women’s title and Horacio Zeballos with Marcel Granollers won the men’s doubles crown.