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Alcaraz vs. Sinner Set for US Open Final With World No. 1 at Stake

Alcaraz reaches the title match without losing a set to face the defending champion.

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.