Alcaraz vs Sinner: Who can break the hegemony of tennis?

Explosion of talent at the US Open! Carlos Alcaraz conquers the 2025 title after an epic match against Jannik Sinner, solidifying a rivalry that redefines world tennis.

Alcaraz vs. Sinner: The New Era of Tennis

In Arthur Ashe Stadium, before a crowd of 24,000 spectators, Alcaraz emerged victorious with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The final, marked by exorbitant ticket prices and the dispute for the world number one, demonstrated once again the superiority of these two giants of the sport. The camaraderie between Alcaraz and Sinner, despite the intense competition on the court, is evident. Both players, friends off the circuit, exchanged smiles and compliments when they met at the net, demonstrating a deep mutual respect.

“I see you more than my family,” Alcaraz joked during the trophy presentation ceremony, addressing Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz

Alcaraz’s victory represents his sixth Grand Slam title and marks a milestone in tennis history, where the absence of the “Big Three” (Djokovic, Federer, and Nadal) in a major final hadn’t been seen since 2002. The dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner is undeniable, having won the last eight Grand Slam tournaments, with four titles each.

The road to the final wasn’t easy. Novak Djokovic, after being defeated by Alcaraz in the semifinals, acknowledged the difficulty of facing these two players in Grand Slam tournaments. “We know they are the two best players in the world,” Djokovic declared, anticipating a final between Alcaraz and Sinner. The question now is: Will anyone else be able to break the “Sincaraz” duopoly in the near future? Players like Ben Shelton and Joao Fonseca are names that are being mentioned as possible contenders, although the path to the top is arduous. The 2025 season has witnessed three consecutive Grand Slam finals between Alcaraz and Sinner. Alcaraz won Roland Garros, while Sinner took Wimbledon. These duels have demonstrated the supremacy of both tennis players, who have made their dominance on the circuit clear.

The consistency of Alcaraz and Sinner is evident. During the US Open, both players showed impressive performance, with outstanding service percentages. Alcaraz, with 98% of games won on his serve, and Sinner, with 42% of games won on the return, demonstrated their dominance in each match.

The 2025 US Open final marked the second time in the Open Era that two players shared all the Grand Slam titles in two consecutive seasons, a feat only achieved by Federer and Nadal in 2006 and 2007. In addition, Alcaraz and Sinner became the first pair in the Open Era to play three consecutive Grand Slam finals in the same calendar year. Despite the current dominance of Alcaraz and Sinner, tennis is an unpredictable sport. History teaches us that there is always room for surprises and new talents. The question is: who will be the next to challenge the “Sincaraz” duo? Alcaraz’s victory at the US Open and his rise to number one in the world mark the beginning of a new chapter in tennis, an era dominated by two young talents who promise years of exciting duels and records to be broken.

Other players have shown flashes of potential. In the seven Masters 1000 level events this year, Alcaraz has won three, and four more players, Jack Draper, Jakub Menšík, Casper Ruud and Ben Shelton, have also achieved victories. Shelton, 22, has won three titles in his career, including the Canadian Open last month, and has reached the semi-finals of a major twice.