Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are poised to face off in the highly anticipated US Open final, following impressive runs throughout the tournament. The Italian has been in sensational form at Flushing Meadows, showing off his shot-making abilities in a string of one-sided contests. Alcaraz has managed to avoid everyone else’s fate. He hasn’t lost a set en route to the final.
Sinner’s path to the title match has featured a string of resounding triumphs. He started the tournament with impressive wins against Vit Kopriva. He took out the world No. 6 in straight sets, 6-1, 6-1, 6-2, in the second round. He continued his momentum against Mattia Bellucci, where he overwhelmed him with a score of 6-1, 6-0, 6-3 in the third round. In subsequent rounds, Sinner defeated the likes of Jiri Lehecka and Denis Shapovalov. He further proved his ability to stand tall under pressure against these tough divisional opponents.
In the quarterfinals, Sinner took on Frenchman Arthur Rinderknech, emerging victorious 7-6, 6-3, 6-4. He then advanced to the semifinals, where he battled through a tough match against Shapovalov, ultimately winning 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3. His uniformly high quality and growth has made him a heavyweight challenger going into the final.
Alcaraz’s Unstoppable Run
In the opposite corner, the reigning US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz has shown a masterful display of shotmaking and grit the whole tournament. The young Spaniard has breezed past his opposition without dropping a set. Beyond patriotism, his dominance on the court has been a sight to behold this far into the final. It all started for him with an impressive streak of straight-set wins that left little doubt of his dominant baseline game and smart shot selection.
None of Alcaraz’s opponents have been able to sustain his intensity. He made quick work of a number of defenders. Famous for winning against Jannik Sinner and other players in major tournaments previously. Most significantly, Alcaraz eliminated Sinner in both the 2025 Wimbledon final and the 2025 French Open semi-final. These historic meetings only jackpot that much more interest onto their forthcoming clash.
Based on his form so far, he would be in great shape for a rematch with Sinner that would surely be another blockbuster. With confidence sky-high and all the momentum on his side, Alcaraz will be looking to take that winning run further.
A Rivalry Renewed
The much-anticipated final would prove to be a watershed moment for both players. It deepens their developing tension even more. In previous meetings, Sinner has shown he can compete at the highest level, having claimed victories against top players like Alexander Zverev and Taylor Fritz.
Both legends are looking forward to a highly competitive face-off at Flushing Meadows. The fans are in for a tremendous show of talent and will! The stage is now set for one of the great confrontations, as Sinner looks to atone against Alcaraz, given his luckless history against the Spaniard.
