Alcaraz, going all out for the title: "I am maturing and managing not to have ups and downs"

Óscar Belloch | 5 Sep 2025 | 02.20

Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2025. Photo: Getty

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Carlos Alcaraz is already in the grand final of the US Open 2025 after defeating a Novak Djokovic who could not match his level in either the first or the third set (6-4 7-6 6-2). The player from Murcia has not dropped a set so far in the tournament and is on track for the title, although he awaits either Felix Auger-Aliassime or the other top favorite for the title, Jannik Sinner, before the final showdown. Another chapter of the great rivalry currently existing in the tennis world is expected, with two undisputed titans battling at a superlative level for the major world titles.

The tournament for Carlos Alcaraz up to this point has been perfect. In this US Open 2025, he has faced off against Reilly Opelka, Mattia Bellucci, Luciano Darderi, Arthur Rinderknech, Jiri Lehecka, and Novak Djokovic without dropping a set. Meanwhile, Sinner did lose a set and had to fight against Denis Shapovalov, who showed good disposition and inspiration in the third round (5-7 6-4 6-4 6-3). Alcaraz held a press conference before the final on Sunday to assess his options and his tournament.

- His improved level and consistency

"I have worked hard on consistency in matches and throughout the year. I am maturing and managing to avoid ups and downs. I try to maintain a constant level from start to finish, and I am proud of it. I believe that now I know myself better both on and off the court, and I know what works for me. I think I'm doing things right and improving every day."

- Acknowledgement to Novak Djokovic

"Playing against Djokovic is very difficult, especially in a Grand Slam semifinal. I think about all he has achieved throughout his career, and it's challenging to play against him. I am happy to finally get a win against him on hard court. The truth is everything he has accomplished this year in Grand Slams, challenging the young players so much, is impressive. I always tell him it seems like he's physically 25 and maintains it at 38, it's impressive."

- Notable improvements in Sinner over the years

"I think I have improved a lot physically, it's not a secret. It has been talked about a lot, and I believe it has been the most important aspect in these two years; his matches are very physically demanding, and he can play at 100% for two, three, or four hours if needed, and I think it's a spectacular improvement. In my case, I believe my improvement has been in not having these fluctuations in matches and improving a lot off-court. I take the details very seriously so that everything is perfect."

- Possible final against Sinner

"I always review previous matches against my upcoming opponents. I will watch the matches from this year against Sinner to see where I went wrong and thus enter the court at 100%, knowing what to do at all times. If I play against Auger-Aliassime, it will be the same. My current moment is the best serving-wise throughout the year, and I hope to maintain it."

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