US Open 2025 Preview: Jannik Sinner Comments on Carlos Alcaraz's Growth Following Wimbledon Final Loss
In a thrilling display of tennis, Carlos Alcaraz has claimed the US Open 2025 men's singles title, marking his second Grand Slam victory this year. The 19-year-old Spanish sensation has been in unstoppable form, winning the last eight Grand Slams alongside Jannik Sinner.
Alcaraz's victory in the US Open final came against Sinner, who had been the only one to defeat him in their head-to-head meetings, at Wimbledon 2023. However, this time around, Alcaraz put on a stunning display to secure the win.
Rafael Nadal, a fellow tennis great, praised Alcaraz's performance, stating that he handled the situation better and raised his level when needed. Nadal also commended Alcaraz's serving, describing it as very clean on both wings.
Jannik Sinner, in his post-match press conference, admitted that Alcaraz played better than him in their US Open 2025 match. He also acknowledged that Alcaraz's clean play was a significant factor in their encounter. Sinner felt that he struggled to live with Alcaraz's clean play during the match.
Interestingly, Alcaraz and Sinner are the first pair of male players to meet in three Grand Slam finals in a single season in the Open Era. This victory also marks Alcaraz's joining of an exclusive club, as he, along with Alcaraz, reached three Grand Slam finals in 2025 and joined Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal in winning all four major titles in consecutive years.
Novak Djokovic, who is 38 years old, remains the only active player with more men's singles titles at grand slams than Alcaraz (24 titles). Djokovic and Alcaraz have had multiple high-profile encounters, with their rivalry including meeting at all four majors, a feat not achieved by the Federer-Nadal rivalry.
Jannik Sinner's impressive run this year includes reaching five straight Grand Slam showpieces, making him only the fourth man in the Open Era to achieve this feat. Despite the losses, Sinner has acknowledged the improvement in Alcaraz's game since their Wimbledon encounter.
With this victory, Alcaraz has improved his record against Sinner to 10-5, winning seven out of their last eight head-to-head meetings. As the tennis world continues to watch Alcaraz's meteoric rise, it's clear that we are witnessing the emergence of a new tennis superstar.
