Fresh from their US Open victories, Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz appeared together on the Today Show for a celebratory interview. While discussing her post-tournament plans, Sabalenka began to mention a TikTok collaboration and accidentally referred to Alcaraz as “Jannik,” a nod to his recent opponent Jannik Sinner. The slip immediately drew laughter in the studio, with Sabalenka covering her face in embarrassment.
Carlos Alcaraz’s good-natured response
Rather than letting the moment become awkward, Alcaraz leaned into the humour. Smiling, he reassured her and the hosts by saying, “It’s 9 in the morning. Don’t worry it’s all good.” His relaxed reaction diffused any tension and turned the exchange into a charming highlight of the segment.
Social media reaction and viral moment
Clips of the incident quickly spread across social media, with fans praising both players for their easygoing personalities. Many noted how the interaction showcased the camaraderie between two of tennis’s biggest stars, even in the face of a small on-air blunder.
A memorable post-Grand Slam appearance
The interview, intended to celebrate their respective triumphs, ended up offering a candid and relatable moment. Sabalenka’s quick recovery and Alcaraz’s gracious humour ensured that the slip became a shared laugh rather than a misstep, adding another layer of warmth to their public images.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 7th
of September when he defeated world no.2 Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 in the final of the U.S. Open to win his 24th career title.This year Alcaraz has achieved a composed 61-6 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 7 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
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.
Aryna Sabalenka in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, Sabalenka played her last match on the 6th of September when she overcame world no.4 Amanda Anisimova 6-3 7-6(3) in the final of the U.S. Open to win her 21st career title.
At the moment, during this season the Belarussian has a compiled 56-10 record. The Belarussian clinched 4 titles in 2025 in Brisbane, Miami, Madrid and U.S. Open. The Belarussian was the runner-up at the Australian Open, Indian Wells, Stuttgart and French Open.