Overview
- Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 in the semifinals, and the 38-year-old said he ran out of energy after the second set following shoulder treatment.
- Jannik Sinner defeated Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 and downplayed abdominal discomfort after a visit from the physio.
- The showdown will be their third consecutive Grand Slam final this season after splitting Roland Garros and Wimbledon.
- Sinner has reached all four major finals in 2025 and aims to defend his US Open title, while Alcaraz pursues a sixth Grand Slam and a second crown in New York.
- Reports on this year’s purse cite $2.5 million secured for finalists and $5 million for the champion.