After reaching yet another U.S. Open final, Jannik Sinner reflected on the roots of his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz, noting that it all began at the U.S. Open. Their early encounters laid the foundation for one of the most exciting matchups in modern tennis. “I feel like our rivalry started here… Playing an amazing match,” Sinner said, recalling the intensity and quality of their previous battles.
Growth and Transformation
Both players have evolved significantly since their first meeting. Sinner acknowledged the changes, saying, “We are two different players now. Different confidence too.” Their development over the past year has brought new dimensions to their games, making this final not just a rematch, but a clash between two refined competitors.
Familiar Foes
Sinner and Alcaraz have faced each other multiple times this season, building a deep understanding of each other’s strengths and tactics. “We’ve played quite a lot this year. We know each other very well,” Sinner noted. This familiarity adds another layer of intrigue to the final, where preparation and adaptability could make the difference.
Embracing the Moment
Despite the pressure, Sinner remains focused on the joy of competing at the highest level. “It has been an amazing tournament again. An amazing feeling to come here one more time to play in front of you guys,” he said, expressing gratitude and excitement. The final will take place on Sunday, and Sinner is ready to embrace the challenge and give everything on court.
Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.1, the Italian has achieved a compiled 37-4 match record in 2025. Sinner is now playing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2, the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2, the world no.29 Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3, the world no.24 Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-1 6-1, the world no.10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2 and the world no.27 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.
will compete against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. The head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).
Sinner won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz owns a 60-6 win-loss record in 2025. Alcaraz is currently competing at the U.S. Open where he conquered the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4, the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3, the world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0, the world no.82 Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4, the world no.21 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4 and the world no.7 Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz will square off with the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. The head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.
Alcaraz clinched 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
Alcaraz won 23 titles in his career: 6 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz played each other 15 times. Their actual record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.