Alcaraz and Sinner: The Epic US Open Final
Carlos Alcaraz prepares for a series of interviews after defeating Novak Djokovic in the US Open semi-finals with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2, demonstrating his youth, athleticism, and creativity. However, before starting, Alcaraz interrupted to check the result of the other semi-final. Jannik Sinner, his main competitor, faced Felix Auger-Aliassime. Sinner finally won with a score of 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4, ensuring a final that seemed inevitable: Sinner and Alcaraz, number one and two in the world respectively, will compete for the US Open title.The final on Sunday will mark the first time the same two men have faced each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in a single season. This clash of titans has dominated tennis, with Alcaraz and Sinner splitting the last eight major trophies and accumulating ten of the last thirteen. Alcaraz has five Grand Slam titles, while Sinner has four. The world’s number one will be at stake on Sunday, with the confirmed presence of President Donald Trump. Sinner starts as the favorite for the final, with odds of -125, while Alcaraz has +100. In the futures market, Alcaraz attracted the most tickets (28.0%) and Sinner the most handle (42.7%). Alcaraz defeated Sinner at the French Open in June, and Sinner beat Alcaraz at Wimbledon in July. Sinner is looking to become the first repeat men’s champion in New York since Roger Federer, who won the tournament in five consecutive years (2004-2008). Sinner has also reached five consecutive Grand Slam finals, starting at the US Open a year ago.These two players are the best in the world right now.
Djokovic
Alcaraz, who hasn’t lost a set on his way to the final, has had an impressive run since April, with a record of 44-2 and reaching the final in each of his last eight tour-level events. His consistency has been key. Since the beginning of 2024, Sinner has a 1-6 record against Alcaraz, but an impressive 109-4 against other opponents. Both players know each other very well, having played a lot this year. Alcaraz came from losing his two most recent matches against Djokovic: the gold medal final at the Paris Olympics last year and the Australian Open quarter-finals in January. Although Djokovic felt “exhausted” and resigned to the result, Alcaraz remained firm. Djokovic, 38 years old, reached the semifinals in all four Grand Slams this season, but was eliminated in this round each time. Djokovic considers it difficult to compete against younger players in best-of-five-set matches. Alcaraz, with his new haircut, demonstrated a consistent level from start to finish. Sunday’s result promises to be an unforgettable spectacle.It’s a very special day. It’s another incredible final.
Sinner
