Carlos Alcaraz has expressed that having US President Donald Trump attend the US Open final is a privilege for the tournament. The Spanish star, who will face Jannik Sinner in the highly anticipated match, said that the presence of a president from any country shows support for both the event and the sport itself. He believes such appearances can help elevate the profile of tennis on a global scale.
Staying Focused on the Match
While acknowledging the significance of the occasion, Alcaraz made it clear that he will not allow the presence of the president to distract him. He explained that his priority is to remain focused on his performance and avoid unnecessary nerves. For him, the key is to treat the match like any other high-stakes encounter, regardless of who is watching from the stands.
Positive Impact on the Sport
Alcaraz also noted that having a head of state in attendance can be beneficial for tennis as a whole. He sees it as an opportunity to showcase the sport to a wider audience and to highlight the excitement of major tournaments. As he prepares for another chapter in his growing rivalry with Sinner, Alcaraz remains committed to delivering his best tennis while appreciating the broader significance of the moment.
Alcaraz at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.2, Carlos achieved a 60-6 match record in 2025. The Spaniard is now 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 face the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. The head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.
Carlos conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. Carlos reached 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)