Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in New York to claim his sixth Grand Slam title and reclaim the ATP world No. 1 ranking.
• The pair have combined to win eight consecutive men’s majors and met in all three Slam finals since Roland-Garros this season, solidifying a two-man era.
• Coach Juan Carlos Ferrero credited a targeted pre‑US Open training block and in‑match adjustments for Alcaraz’s performance, which he described as “perfect.”
• Post‑final scheduling shifts include Alcaraz withdrawing from Spain’s Davis Cup tie due to fatigue, a planned Laver Cup appearance, and separate Asia‑swing entries (Alcaraz to Tokyo, Sinner to Beijing) before a potential reunion in Shanghai.
• The title carried a record $5 million champion’s prize, with outlets reporting substantial U.S. tax withholding, and the final’s start was delayed by extra security checks linked to President Donald Trump’s attendance.