Sinner on Alcaraz: "He is someone who has always pushed me to the limit"

Andrés Tomás Rico | 6 Sep 2025 | 07.31

Sinner, on Alcaraz: "He is someone who has always pushed me to my limit." Photo: Getty Images

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Jannik Sinner suffered more than expected against Félix Auger-Aliassime, but with the composure of a number one, he managed to withstand and reach the final of the US Open once again, setting up another showdown against Carlos Alcaraz for a Grand Slam title. The Italian shifted gears from his most aggressive version to a more patient one to break down the wall that the Canadian was building. He quelled the uprising in time (6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4), albeit leaving behind some abdominal discomfort that he assured there's no need to worry about.

So, this Sunday, for the fifth consecutive tournament, he will face Alcaraz in a final. The new tennis classic will determine the champion of the US Open 2025, at the same place where their rivalry began in 2022 with an epic five-set match. Speaking about his relationship with the Spaniard both on and off the court, as well as his abdominal issues and the improvement in both players' tennis, he addressed these topics in the press conference following his victory.

About his abdominal issue

"I just felt a little twinge after a serve when I served there in the second set at 4-3. After treatment, I felt much, much better. At some point, I didn't feel anything. I was serving at my normal pace, so everything was fine. There's nothing to worry about. But I preferred to leave the court because it's in a different place. So, everything is fine."

Regarding his relationship with Carlos Alcaraz both on and off the court

"On the court, we enjoy facing each other because that means, considering our rankings, we are doing well in the tournament. Off the court, we occasionally run into each other. I'm not sure if we are happy or not, but no, I think it's great. As I always say, even off the court, we have a great relationship, and everything is going well between him and me, and also with all the teams. You know, my team and his team, we just work hard, but at the same time, we are also normal people, regular people. It's great. So, yeah, I'm looking forward to seeing him in the final."

"About improvements in the tennis of both

"He has improved his serve a lot. I think he's now serving much better, with more speed, but the percentage is very high all the time. Much more solid, because before maybe he had more ups and downs. Now he is very consistent. Also, if you watch all the tournaments, he's going very, very far. He has improved a lot, but I always say that when you are young, you know, one or two years make a big difference. I feel the same. The serve has improved. My game at the net has also improved. It's not where I would like it to be yet, but we're working on it. And also the movement, physical shape is better. Before maybe it was a bit tough for me if we played three or four sets. Now I feel good."

The flip side of facing the Spaniard

"Yes and no. That's what Roger said. I think we all think the same, but, you know, I love these challenges. I love putting myself in these situations. He's someone who has always pushed me to the limit, which is great because you get the best feedback you can have as a player. Lately, we've faced each other quite a bit. Whenever we step on the court, we are aware of more things because both he and I try to prepare for the match tactically and in different ways. But sometimes it's also nice not to play against him. It's fine, but as I've always said, it's fantastic for the sport to have rivalries and, hopefully, great matches ahead. And then we'll see. I'm someone who loves these challenges, I love putting myself in these situations and seeing how things turn out."

Regarding his five consecutive Grand Slam finals

"I never thought I would get to this point when I turned professional, and now here I am. So, it's amazing. I think five consecutive Grand Slam finals are something great. The consistency and reaching the latter stages of the most important tournaments we have is incredible, and on Sunday, I have a very important day," concludes Jannik Sinner who will have a new chapter in his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz where, besides the US Open title, the world number one ranking will also be at stake.

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