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Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed the US Open crown with a commanding 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory over Jannik Sinner in Sunday’s men’s singles final, sealing his sixth Grand Slam title and returning to World No. 1.
The 22-year-old Spaniard produced a dazzling display under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium, overwhelming the defending champion with power, precision, and relentless aggression.
Alcaraz’s triumph not only avenged last year’s loss to Sinner but also ended the Italian’s 65-week hold on the top ranking.
Sinner, chasing back-to-back US Open titles and hoping to emulate Roger Federer’s mid-2000s dominance in New York, showed resilience in taking the second set. But Alcaraz swiftly regained control, racing through the third and holding his nerve in a tense fourth set to seal the win.
Their clash was historic—the first time in the Open Era that the same two men contested three consecutive Grand Slam finals, following battles at Roland Garros and Wimbledon earlier this year. Alcaraz now leads their head-to-head rivalry 10–5, underlining his edge in one of the sport’s most captivating duels.
