NEW YORK, USA — The US Open men’s singles final is set to be a historic showdown between the sport’s two dominant forces, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. Their rivalry, affectionately dubbed ‘Sincaraz’, has reshaped the men’s game, with the pair having won the last seven Grand Slams between them. With the world No. 1 ranking on the line, this is more than just a championship match; it’s a duel for supremacy at the top of the sport.
A Historic Rivalry at Its Peak
The final marks an unprecedented moment in tennis history as Sinner and Alcaraz will meet in a third consecutive Grand Slam final within a single season—the first pair to do so since Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in 2008. The two have already split this year’s major finals, with Alcaraz winning at the French Open and Sinner taking home the title at Wimbledon.
At just 24 and 22, respectively, both players are on the cusp of completing a career Grand Slam. For Sinner, the French Open remains the elusive title, while a win at the Australian Open would complete Alcaraz’s collection. The rivalry has clearly elevated both players, as Alcaraz has often spoken about how Sinner pushes him to be better.
The Road to the Final
Both players advanced through tough semifinal matches to reach this point. Jannik Sinner, the defending champion, endured a four-set battle against Félix Auger-Aliassime, overcoming a mid-match injury scare. The win adds to an impressive season that has already seen him collect four Grand Slam titles since 2024.
Carlos Alcaraz, on the other hand, reached the final with a commanding performance, dismantling 24-time major champion Novak Djokovic in straight sets. The win was a clear statement of intent, and a marked contrast to their most recent meeting at the Cincinnati Open, where Sinner retired hurt after falling behind 5-0 in the first set.
Head-to-Head Record
The US Open final will be the 15th professional meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz. Alcaraz currently holds a slight edge in their rivalry, leading 8-6.
- 2021 Paris Masters – Round of 32: Alcaraz won 7-6 (7-1) 7-5
- 2022 Wimbledon – Round of 16: Sinner won 6-1 6-4 6-7 (8-10) 6-3
- 2022 Croatia Open – Final: Sinner won 6-7 (5-7) 6-1 6-1
- 2022 US Open – Quarter-final: Alcaraz won 6-3 6-7 (7-9) 6-7 (0-7) 7-5 6-3
- 2023 Indian Wells – Semi-final: Alcaraz won 7-6 (7-4) 6-3
- 2023 Miami Open – Semi-final: Sinner won 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 6-2
- 2023 China Open – Semi-final: Sinner won 7-6 (7-4) 6-1
- 2024 Indian Wells – Semi-final: Alcaraz won 1-6 6-3 6-2
- 2024 French Open – Semi-final: Alcaraz won 2-6 6-3 3-6 6-4 6-3
- 2024 China Open – Final: Alcaraz won 6-7 (6-8) 6-4 7-6 (7-3)
- 2024 Italian Open – Final: Alcaraz won 7-6 (7-5) 6-1
- 2025 French Open – Final: Alcaraz won 4-6 6-7 (4-7) 6-4 7-6 (7-3) 7-6 (10-2)
- 2025 Wimbledon – Final: Sinner won 4-6 6-4 6-4 6-4
- 2025 Cincinnati Open – Final: Alcaraz won 5-0 (retired)
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