Sinner and Alcaraz Set Up Historic US Open Final Showdown
Jannik Sinner has booked his place in the US Open final once again, and the stage is now set for a historic clash against Carlos Alcaraz. Under the bright lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, Sinner overcame a tough test against Felix Auger-Aliassime on Friday night, winning 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 to reach his second straight US Open final. It wasn’t all smooth sailing, though.
Midway through the match, the world No. 1 from Italy called a medical timeout for an abdominal issue that slowed him down during the second set. His opponent took advantage of that moment, striking big forehands and even sealing the set with a booming ace. Auger-Aliassime, the 25th seed from Canada, had already toppled top names like Alexander Zverev, Alex de Minaur, and Andrey Rublev in earlier rounds, and for a while, it looked like he might be on the verge of another upset.
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But Sinner, known for his calm resilience, returned from that timeout looking sharp again. His winners flowed, his errors dropped, and his confidence returned. From there, the momentum was firmly back on his side. By the time he wrapped up the fourth set, the match had turned into another showcase of why he has dominated hard courts all year, winning 33 of his last 34 Grand Slam matches, including an unbeaten run of 27 on this surface.
This victory not only sends him back into the US Open final, but it also sets up a truly historic encounter. On Sunday, he’ll face Carlos Alcaraz, the 22-year-old Spaniard who had earlier defeated Novak Djokovic in straight sets. Their meeting will mark the first time in tennis history that two men contest three consecutive Grand Slam finals in a single season. The stakes couldn’t be higher: the US Open trophy and the world No. 1 ranking are both on the line.
Sinner and Alcaraz have already traded victories this year. Sinner beat Alcaraz at Wimbledon, but Alcaraz got the better of him at Roland Garros. This time, under the New York lights, the rivalry reaches another level. Even Sinner admitted after his semifinal win that it feels “very special” to face Alcaraz again, calling it “an amazing final.”
Fans can expect a battle of raw power, dazzling shot-making, and plenty of drama. And with a packed stadium expected—including some big names in attendance—the atmosphere is bound to be electric. One thing is clear: whether it’s Sinner holding onto his crown or Alcaraz reclaiming glory, this US Open final will be remembered as a landmark moment in tennis history.
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