Carlos Alcaraz Wins US Open, Earns Record $5 Million Prize

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner in the 2025 US Open final in four sets, securing his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam overall, thereby reclaiming the ATP No. 1 ranking from Sinner. The match was their third Grand Slam final meeting of the year, marking a historic first in men's tennis since 1964 with the same finalists contesting three major finals in a single season. Alcaraz earned a record $5 million prize, the largest payout in tennis history, which was matched by Aryna Sabalenka's women's title prize, contributing to the tournament's total prize pool of $90 million, a 20% increase from 2024. Despite the victory and prize money, Alcaraz, a non-resident alien, faces substantial tax deductions, with estimates suggesting he will take home around $3.15 million after federal and state taxes. The final, played under a closed roof due to rain and delayed by half an hour because of US President Donald Trump's arrival causing traffic congestion and heightened security, saw Alcaraz dominate with 42 winners to Sinner's 21. Both players have dominated men's tennis in recent times, collectively winning 10 of the last 13 Grand Slams, underscoring their rivalry's significance in the sport.