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

The clash extends a season in which they have split the French Open and Wimbledon finals.

Overview

  • World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz meet at Arthur Ashe Stadium at 2 p.m. ET for the men’s title, with the winner taking the ATP top ranking.
  • This is their third consecutive Grand Slam final of 2025, the first time in the Open Era the same two men have contested three major finals in a single season.
  • Sinner reached the final by beating Félix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, while Alcaraz defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets to advance.
  • Sinner’s coach said the Italian felt minor abdominal discomfort during the semifinal, received physio treatment, and is not believed to have a serious issue.
  • Event buzz includes President Donald Trump’s reported attendance, while separate reports highlight unconfirmed speculation about Sinner and model Laila Hasanovic.