World No.1 Sinner, No.2 Alcaraz Face Third Consecutive US Open Final

The US Open final on Sunday will feature a highly anticipated third consecutive Grand Slam showdown between world No. 1 Jannik Sinner and No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, with the title and year-end No. 1 ranking at stake. Sinner, known for his dominant hard-court play and powerful, consistent game, is aiming to defend his US Open title and cement his status as the top player, while Alcaraz seeks to rebound from his Wimbledon final loss and claim his second US Open trophy. Their rivalry has elevated men's tennis, with both players pushing each other to new heights, highlighted by thrilling matches earlier in the year including the French Open and Wimbledon finals. Alcaraz enters the final undefeated at the tournament without dropping a set, while Sinner boasts an impressive 33 wins in his last 34 matches overall and a 71-1 hard-court record since 2024 against all but Alcaraz. The players’ head-to-head record slightly favors Alcaraz, who leads 9-5 overall and 3-0 on hard courts since 2024, including the recent Cincinnati Open final which Sinner retired from due to illness. The final promises to be a defining moment in their rivalry and men's tennis, with $5 million awarded to the champion and President Trump expected to be in attendance.