NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz of Spain beat Jannik Sinner of Italy in an exciting four-set final on Sunday to win the U.S. Open. Alcaraz won the championship with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. This was his second U.S. Open win and his sixth Grand Slam trophy overall.
This match at Arthur Ashe Stadium was a historic moment because it was the third Grand Slam final in a row that these two teenage rivals had played against each other. Alcaraz, who is 22 years old, won the match, which not only changed the conclusion of their last meeting at the All England Club but also gave him back the world No. 1 position from Sinner, who is 24 years old and the defending champion.
Alcaraz and Sinner’s rivalry has now reached a new level of supremacy in men’s tennis. Alcaraz presently leads their head-to-head series 10-5 and has won six major titles, while Sinner has only won four. They have won the last eight Grand Slam titles together and 10 of the last 13. Only Novak Djokovic has been able to win the remaining three in that time.
There was more than just tennis enthusiasm in the air at the arena. The match didn’t start until almost half an hour later because of extra protection for President Donald Trump, who was there. This was the first time a sitting U.S. president had gone to the tournament since Bill Clinton did in 2000.
People in the crowd had conflicting feelings about President Trump, who was sitting in a sponsor’s suite. People cheered and booed when he waved to the crowd before the match and when they saw him on the video boards after the first set. A lot of fans missed the start of the match because of the increased security and long queues.
Even though it rained earlier in the day, the game was played beneath a closed roof. Alcaraz was in great shape from the outset and promptly won the first set. Sinner battled back to take the second set, but Alcaraz’s better play in the last two sets sealed his victory and his spot at the top of the tennis world.