Alcaraz and Sinner will face each other in the US Open final: A rivalry at the top of world tennis
New York – Carlos Alcaraz, after defeating Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals, prepares for a crucial match against Jannik Sinner in the final. Alcaraz’s victory over Djokovic, with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2, demonstrated his youth, athleticism, and creativity against an experienced opponent. Before the interviews, Alcaraz consulted the scoreboard of Sinner’s match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, anticipating the final encounter. Sinner secured his place in the final with a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory over Auger-Aliassime.The final on Sunday will mark the first time that the two best players in the world face each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in the same season. Alcaraz and Sinner have dominated the circuit, sharing eight of the last major titles and taking ten of the last thirteen. Alcaraz has five Grand Slam titles and Sinner, four. The world’s number one is at stake, with former President Donald Trump announced as an attendee at the event.“These two players are the best in the world right now,” commented Djokovic, champion of 24 Grand Slam titles.
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Sinner started as the favorite with -125, while Alcaraz had +100, according to the odds. Alcaraz has been consistent, reaching the finals in his last eight tournaments. Sinner seeks to become the first male champion in New York since Roger Federer. Alcaraz, for his part, seeks his sixth major title and the second at Flushing Meadows. Sinner has had an impressive performance in 2024, with a 1-6 record against Alcaraz, but a notable 109-4 against other opponents. “We’ve played quite a bit this year. So we know each other very well,” commented Sinner. Alcaraz has lost his two most recent matches against Djokovic. Djokovic, for his part, reached the semifinals in the four Grand Slams this season, but was eliminated in this round on all occasions. Djokovic acknowledged the difficulty of facing younger players in best-of-five-set matches. Alcaraz, despite not showing his best level, remained calm and focused during the match. Alcaraz wore a striking outfit and promised a surprise if he wins on Sunday.“It’s great for the sport to have rivalries, to hopefully have great matches ahead,” Sinner said.
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