For the first time in the Open Era, two players will contest three different Grand Slam finals in the same season. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have dominated the men’s game in 2025, setting a new standard for consistency and excellence. Their paths have converged at Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and now the US Open, creating a rivalry that is already being hailed as one of the most compelling in modern tennis.

Roland Garros – Alcaraz Strikes First

The season’s first meeting came on the clay of Paris, where Alcaraz’s explosive shot-making and relentless aggression carried him to victory. In a match filled with momentum swings, the Spaniard saved match points before closing out a five-set thriller. The win gave him the French Open crown and an early edge in their 2025 head-to-head battles.

Wimbledon – Sinner’s Grass-Court Brilliance

Just weeks later, Sinner responded on the lawns of Wimbledon. Using his precise baseline play and improved net game, the Italian neutralized Alcaraz’s power and claimed the title in four sets. The victory ended Alcaraz’s hopes of back-to-back Wimbledon triumphs and leveled their Grand Slam final encounters for the year.

US Open – The Decider for Supremacy

Now, the rivalry moves to New York. Both players have powered through the draw, with Alcaraz defeating Novak Djokovic in straight sets and Sinner overcoming Felix Auger-Aliassime in a hard-fought semifinal. The stakes could not be higher: the US Open trophy and the world No. 1 ranking are on the line.

A New Era in Men’s Tennis

With neither Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, nor Rafael Nadal appearing in a Grand Slam final this season, Alcaraz and Sinner have firmly taken control of the sport’s biggest stages. Between them, they have captured the last seven majors, pushing each other to new heights and captivating fans worldwide. Their contrasting styles—Alcaraz’s flair and athleticism against Sinner’s precision and composure—ensure that every meeting is a spectacle.

The Match That Could Define a Generation

Sunday’s US Open final is more than just another chapter in their rivalry. It is a defining moment that could shape the balance of power in men’s tennis for years to come. Whether it is Alcaraz’s all-court brilliance or Sinner’s unshakable consistency that prevails, the outcome will resonate far beyond the walls of Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently the world no.1, Sinner has an overall 37-4 win-loss record in 2025. Jannik is playing at the U.S. Open where he ousted 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.

Jannik Sinner will come up against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their record is 10-5

for Alcaraz.

Jannik clinched 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner was the runner-up in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).

Jannik 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 ranked no.2, Alcaraz owns a 60-6 win-loss record in 2025. Carlos is playing at the U.S. Open where he beat 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 compete against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their actual head to head record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.

The Spaniard conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. The Spaniard got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.

The Spaniard 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 faced off 15 times. Their head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.