Organizers of the US Open have confirmed that the roof at Arthur Ashe Stadium will be closed for the highly anticipated men’s final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. With the forecast showing a high risk of showers throughout the evening, the decision was made to ensure uninterrupted play and consistent conditions for both competitors.

Indoor Conditions Could Favor Sinner

The closed roof introduces indoor playing conditions, which may slightly favor Jannik Sinner. The Italian has shown strong performances in similar environments and is known for his precision and control on faster surfaces. While Carlos Alcaraz thrives in dynamic, open-air settings, Sinner’s ability to dictate rallies indoors could give him a subtle edge.

A Rivalry Reignited Under the Lights

This marks the third consecutive Grand Slam final between Alcaraz and Sinner in 2025. Alcaraz triumphed at Roland Garros, while Sinner claimed victory at Wimbledon. Their head-to-head record stands at 9-5 in favor of Alcaraz, but both players have elevated their games throughout the season, making this final one of the most anticipated matchups of the year.

Fans Prepare for a Night of Drama

With the roof closed and the atmosphere charged, fans can expect a dramatic and high-intensity battle. The indoor setting at Arthur Ashe Stadium will amplify the crowd’s energy, creating a unique backdrop for what promises to be another unforgettable chapter in the Alcaraz-Sinner rivalry. The match is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m. ET, with millions tuning in around the world.

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

Currently ranked no.1, Sinner has a 37-4 record in 2025. Sinner is playing at the U.S. Open where he defeated 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 play the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. Their current head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.

The Italian has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Jannik was the finalist 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)

He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) after Beijing. The main draw will start on the 25th of September.

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

At the moment ranked no.2, Carlos achieved a compiled 60-6 record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently 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 on Sunday at 2:00 pm on Arthur Ashe Stadium. 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. The Spaniard 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)

He is also scheduled to play in Tokyo (Japan Open Tennis Championships) on the 24th of September and Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters) on the 1st of October.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 15 times. Their head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.