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Diego Jiménez Rubio | 7 Sep 2025 | 23.28

Carlos Alcaraz, champion of the US Open 2025. Photo: gettyimages

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Stellar triumph and legacy for history. Carlos Alcaraz was crowned champion of the US Open 2025 after defeating Jannik Sinner with a score of 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4. A complete demonstration of power by the Spanish tennis player, who conveyed sensations of clear superiority throughout most of the match.

Another episode of a historic rivalry at the peak of the sports world. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met at the US Open 2025 for another Grand Slam final, forming already a tradition deeply rooted in the collective imagination of tennis. Uncertain forecast, maximum expectation, and guaranteed tennis spectacle. Everything that was expected was fulfilled to a greater or lesser extent, all resolved by tactical and emotional details worth reviewing in detail.

What happened in the first set was as dazzling as it was surprising. When a player is able to conclude a set with 11 winners and only 2 unforced errors, it is evident how it will end. Carlos flew across the court, starting with an enormous boost of confidence for the Spaniard thanks to an early break that conditioned the following moments. Sinner started somewhat cold and encountered an unbeatable version of the Spanish player, who won 83% of points played with his first serve and did not give away any break points.

- The serve was crucial to understand Alcaraz's victory, averaging 83% of points won with his first serve

A change in the match was expected during the second set, and it came through the merit of the Italian. Sinner managed to fend off a break point in the first game, which gave him confidence to be more aggressive, reduce errors, and impose that relentless baseline rhythm capable of overwhelming anyone. The Spaniard tried to cling to a comeback when trailing 4-2, but he encountered an impregnable wall filled with determination to even the score.

The superior versions of each player influenced those first two sets, and the general expectation was that the best performances of both had to converge. However, it wasn't the case in the third set, where Alcaraz was once again untouchable, even for the world number 1. He increased his leg intensity, attacked firmly with a margin of error, and kept all his returns in play, making the ice man display that inner fire he also possesses, despite making some unexpected errors.

- Alcaraz finished the match with 40 winners and 24 unforced errors

The start of the fourth set was crucial, with the Italian needing to react to the enormous challenge posed by a Carlos who was not willing to lower his level. Sinner needed to increase his first serve percentage, especially to be more incisive with his second serves to avoid the bleeding he suffered in the first and third sets. One of those key moments in matches like these unfolded, with Alcaraz having a break point but witnessing a stellar point from his opponent allowing him to escape.

Far from being demoralized, the Spaniard kept applying pressure with all his shots, demonstrating a bit more mental stability and tennis prowess on this occasion. The Italian couldn't find solutions, surrendering his service in the fifth game to the celestial bravery and accuracy of Carlos in all aspects of the game. Accustomed to a stellar serving level, Carlos Alcaraz secured the victory effortlessly, becoming the champion of the US Open 2025 and claiming his sixth Grand Slam title. Let the rhythm continue.

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