Carlos Alcaraz produced what he described as the “perfect” performance against Jannik Sinner to win his second US Open and sixth grand slam title, while reclaiming the World No 1 ranking from his rival with a stunning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory.
Just eight weeks after Alcaraz’s defeat to Sinner in the Wimbledon final, the Spaniard triumphed in New York in what was the third consecutive grand slam final between the pair.
The 22-year-old becomes the second-youngest man to reach six grand slam titles, after Bjorn Borg, as well as only the fourth man to win multiple grand slam titles on the three different surfaces.
With US president Donald Trump in attendance, and the final delayed by 30 minutes due to security checks that meant the match started while thousands of fans were yet to enter the stadium, Alcaraz was the star attraction as he produced a sensational display.
Alcaraz said it had been his best-ever tournament and agreed with the assessment of his coach Juan Carlos Ferrero that he had ben faultless to earn revenge against Sinner after the Wimbledon final.
“He's right. I think I played perfect,” Alcaraz said. “If I want to win, you know, the US Open, if I want to beat Jannik, I have to play perfect, and I think he was right.” Follow the latest analysis and reaction from the US Open below
US Open men's final LIVE: Latest score and updates
- Sensational Carlos Alcaraz defeats Jannik Sinner to win US Open
- Alcaraz reclaims World No 1, wins second US Open and sixth grand slam title
- GAME, SET AND MATCH! Alcaraz closes out brilliant win with ace on match point
- US Open final delayed by 30 minutes due to security measures
- 'I played perfect': Carlos Alcaraz on US Open victory over Jannik Sinner
- 'Predictable' Jannik Sinner vows to change up game in bid to beat Carlos Alcaraz
Why Carlos Alcaraz’s brilliance leaves Jannik Sinner with one option to reach the next level
13:47
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Jack Rathborn
As the cameras started to pan away and the trophy ceremony wound down, Carlos Alcaraz received a tap on the shoulder. He turned around to find Jannik Sinner, who had climbed the steps up to the stage to offer the new US Open champion and World No 1 his congratulations one last time.
There is a deep sense of respect between the young men who have now equally split the last eight grand slam titles between them. But, as in all great rivalries, there is also a healthy dose of obsession to their patterns and behaviours when it comes to looking to beat the other.
Immediately after losing the Wimbledon final to Sinner, Alcaraz turned his focus to getting his own back in New York. The 22-year-old sat down with his coach, the former World No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, and pored over the two most recent matches against Sinner at Wimbledon and Roland Garros.
Jannik Sinner explains why he is willing to lose matches in order to beat Carlos Alcaraz
12:00
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Mike Jones
Jannik Sinner’s remarkable winning run in hard-court grand slam matches is over. The Italian had claimed victory in 27 consecutive matches across the Australian and US Opens before Carlos Alcaraz dethroned him in a crushing win at Flushing Meadows.
Alcaraz, who claimed the US Open title with a 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 win, explained how defeat to Sinner in the Wimbledon final had triggered a reshaping of his training regime and a performance of fiery serves and excellent stroke play ensured he came out on top.
Carlos Alcaraz more 'mature' in US Open victory
11:00
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Jamie Braidwood
Former World No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, who is the coach of Carlos Alcaraz, says the 22-year-old has been more “mature” during the US Open, leading to his most-complete grand slam performance and sixth major title.
“I think he's growing up. It's the way, you know, you turn more years, it's the way of life, natural things that it comes,” Ferrero said.
“I think we are very clear what he has to improve on court and off the court, and I think he's more mature to believe that that's these kind of things he can improve much better for the future.
“Carlos has maybe more variety on his game, and he can do more, like, slice, go to the net, and do more things than maybe Jannik, but I think it helps a lot to change a little bit the way of the games. I would say that the match was perfect for Carlos and the performance was unbelievable.”
US Open final stats as Carlos Alcaraz dominates to win title
10:00
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Jamie Braidwood
Aces: Sinner, 2 | Alcaraz, 10
Double Faults: Sinner, 4 | Alcaraz, 0
First Serve % In: Sinner, 54/112 (48%) | Alcaraz, 54/89 (61%)
Win % on 1st Serve: Sinner, 37/54 (69%) | Alcaraz, 45/54 (83%)
Win % on 2nd Serve: Sinner, 28/58 (48%) | Alcaraz, 20/35 (57%)
Net points won: Sinner, 19/26 (73%) | Alcaraz, 20/27 (74%)
Break Points Won: Sinner, 1/1 (100%) | Alcaraz, 5/11 (45%)
Receiving Points Won: Sinner, 24/89 (27%) | Alcaraz, 47/112 (42%)
Winners: Sinner, 21 | Alcaraz, 42
Unforced Errors: Sinner, 28 | Alcaraz, 24
Total Points Won: Sinner, 89 | Alcaraz, 112
Jannik Sinner excited to 'chase' Carlos Alcaraz after losing No 1 ranking
09:01
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Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner reflects on now being in the position of chasing Carlos Alcaraz after having led the world rankings for the past year.
“I'm going to change a couple of things on the serve, just small things, but you know, they can make big differences. Then we see how it goes. I'm looking forward to play again these matches.
“Something new is now I'm not No. 1 anymore, so you know, it also changes a little bit that you chase. It's different. Then we see.”
Jannik Sinner falls at final hurdle looking to defend US Open title
08:01
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Jamie Braidwood
Roger Federer’s record of being the last man to defend the US Open title is safe for another year.
Federer won five in a row between 2004 and 2008 - and there has not been a repeat winner since.
Carlos Alcaraz also snaps Jannik Sinner’s winning run at the hard-court grand slams, after winning two Australian Opens, last year’s US Open, and then returning to this year’s US Open final, Jannik Sinner has won 27 matches in a row on hard-courts at grand slam level.
Federer remains at the top, after reaching 40 wins in a row between 2005 and 2008.
Carlos Alcaraz's coach reveals 15-day plan to beat Jannik Sinner in US Open final
07:15
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz’s coach, Juan Carlos Ferrero, revealed how they studied past matches against Jannik Sinner following the defeat and Wimbledon and trained with purpose of beating the Italian at the US Open.
“Let's say we watch little bit the matches, Roland Garros and Wimbledon. We try to see the little things that we can improve to play against Jannik,” Ferrero said.
“I think it was very important, because we maybe practiced for 15 days, like, very focused on the details that we have to improve to play against Jannik.
“We know that in this kind of surface, on hard courts, Jannik is always very difficult to play and winning a lot of matches.
“I think it helps a lot, because [Carlos] realised what he has to improve a lot, and I was very focused on it.”
Carlos Alcaraz returns to World No 1 at US Open
07:01
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Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner had held the World No 1 ranking since reaching the top spot in June 2024, holding the position for 65 consecutive weeks, and including the three months he was sidelined for serving a doping ban.
But with his victory at the US Open, Carlos Alcaraz is back at World No 1. The Spaniard returns to the top for the first time since September 2023.
The first time he turned World No 1, Alcaraz also won the US Open, having beaten Casper Ruud to win his first grand slam title in 2022.
Carlos Alcaraz's route to US Open title
06:01
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Jamie Braidwood
d. Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4
d. Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3
d. [32] Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0
d. Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4
QF d. [20] Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4
SF d. [7] Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2
F d. [1] Jannik Sinner 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4
Time on court: 14 hours, 39 minutes
Sets won: 21-1
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he planned Jannik Sinner revenge since Wimbledon
05:01
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz said he started thinking about how he could beat Jannik Sinner at the US Open straight after his Wimbledon final defeat.
“Right after the match I just thought that I need to improve some things if I want to beat him,” Alcaraz said.
But right after the match it felt like, okay, when I start practicing, I just wanted to practice this, this, this, and this.
“I just thought about the specific things I want to improve if I want to beat Jannik. So I just spent two weeks before Cincinnati just practicing specific some things about my game that I need or I felt like I need to improve if I want to beat Jannik.”
Carlos Alcaraz delighted with his consistency at US Open
04:00
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz believes he found his best-ever level during the whole of the US Open, with the 22-year-old dropping just one set, to Jannik Sinner, as he marched to the title.
“I feel that way. I feel like this is the best tournament. Since the first rounds to the end of the tournament, the best tournament so far that I have ever played.
“The consistency of my level during the whole tournament has been really, really high, which I'm really proud of, because it's something that I've been working on, to be really consistent. I think this tournament I saw that.”
'Predictable' Jannik Sinner vows to change up game in bid to beat Carlos Alcaraz
03:49
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Jamie Braidwood
An interesting response from Jannik Sinner to his defeat in the US Open final, with the Italian saying he is prepared to get out of his comfort zone and is even willing to lose matches in order to become more “unpredictable” when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.
“Well, I was very predictable today on court. He did many things, he changed up the game,” Sinner said.
“That's also his style of how he plays. Now it's going to be on me if I want to make changes or not, you know? We are going to work on that.
“I'm going to aim to, you know, maybe even losing some matches from now on, but trying to do some changes trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player, because I think that's what I have to do, trying to become a better tennis player.”
Carlos Alcaraz's message to his team and family after winning US Open
03:00
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Jamie Braidwood
“To my team and family, I’m lucky to have you guys. Honoured to be honest. The hard work you do to make me even better. Not only in the professional part, but also the personal part as well. I’m really proud about the people I have around.
“ Every achievement I have is because of you. This one is also yours. My team.. I’m really lucky to have part of my family here. My brother, uncle, father, mother.. my little brothers are at home watching as well. The support I’m receiving from you is great. Thank you very much.”
'I played perfect': Carlos Alcaraz on US Open victory over Jannik Sinner
02:13
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz agrees with the assessment of his coach, the former World No 1 Juan Carlos Ferrero, that he played a “perfect” match against Jannik Sinner.
“Well, it's great when you make your coach feeling like that way,” Alcaraz said. “It is not easy. He has a big status. He always want me to play at my best, and not too many times I would say he said that, that I played perfectly. So for me, it's a great win.
“But yeah, he's right. I think I played perfect. I played perfectly. I mean, I got to say that. If I want to win, you know, the US Open, if I want to beat Jannik, I have to play perfect, and I think he was right.”
Jannik Sinner: 'He was doing everything better'
02:00
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Jamie Braidwood
Jannik Sinner explains the difference facing Carlos Alcaraz today than at Wimbledon, when he defeated his rival in four sets.
“He has improved. I felt like was a bit cleaner today. You know, the things what I did well in London, he did better today.
“I felt like he was doing everything slightly better today, especially serving, both sides, both swings very clean. That's it, you know. I give lots of credit to him, because he handled the situation better than I did.
“He raised his level when he had to. I'm still proud of myself, about the season I'm playing and making. But yeah, he played better than me today.”
'You were better than me': Sinner on Alcaraz performance
01:30
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Jamie Braidwood
Eight weeks on from Sinner’s win over Alcaraz in the Wimbledon final, Alcaraz ended the Italian’s winning run in the hard-court grand slams at 27 matches, revenge served with a display of thumping serves and brilliant shot-making.
Sinner was subdued, but Alcaraz was too good, with this his sixth win over his rival in their last seven meetings. “You were better than me,” Sinner said. “I tried my best today. I couldn’t do more.”
Carlos Alcaraz destroys Jannik Sinner to underline undeniable truth in US Open final
01:00
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Jamie Braidwood
As men’s tennis has entered a new dawn, an undeniable truth has remained about the two best players in the world. From week to week, Jannik Sinner has mostly been unbeatable.
But when Carlos Alcaraz finds his top level, no one, including Sinner, can stop him. In a US Open final that saw Alcaraz and Sinner face each other for the title in a third consecutive grand slam, the Spaniard completed his best-ever performance across a major tournament to demolish his rival, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to reclaim the world No 1 ranking.
'Predictable' Jannik Sinner vows to improve and 'change' from US Open final defeat
Monday 8 September 2025 00:40
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Jamie Braidwood
An interesting response from Jannik Sinner to his defeat in the US Open final, with the Italian saying he is prepared to get out of his comfort zone and is even willing to lose matches in order to become more “unpredictable” when he plays Carlos Alcaraz.
“Well, I was very predictable today on court. He did many things, he changed up the game,” Sinner said.
“That's also his style of how he plays. Now it's going to be on me if I want to make changes or not, you know? We are going to work on that.
“I'm going to aim to, you know, maybe even losing some matches from now on, but trying to do some changes trying to be a bit more unpredictable as a player, because I think that's what I have to do, trying to become a better tennis player.”
Grand slam history for Carlos Alcaraz with third US Open title
Monday 8 September 2025 00:30
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Jamie Braidwood
Carlos Alcaraz becomes just the fourth man in the Open era to win multiple titles on the three different surfaces, with two at the US Open, the French Open and Wimbledon.
He joins Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Mats Wilander.
US Open prize money 2025 ($)
Monday 8 September 2025 00:00
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Chris Wilson
Men’s and women’s singles
Winners - $5,000,000
Runners-up - $2,500,000
Carlos Alcaraz takes home $5m as well as the US Open trophy tonight. Not a bad Sunday for the 22-year-old.
'Sincaraz' rivalry writes new chapter
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:50
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Chris Wilson
That win for Alcaraz means he is now 10-5 in the head-to-head between the two players.
That adds to the wins in the French Open and Italian Open finals this season.
Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner: What is the head-to-head record and rivalry’s best matches?
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:40
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Chris Wilson
A third Grand Slam final of 2025. An eighth major winner in a row. A battle for world number one.
At the conclusion of the 2025 US Open final, the rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner began to envelop men’s tennis, with the Spaniard’s 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory meaning his takes home his second US Open title and his sixth Grand Slam, all before the age of 23.
Alcaraz and his Italian counterpart are already beginning to define an era of the game just as Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did until only recently, and while Djokovic remains in the mid-2020s, the ‘Sincaraz’ era is well underway, with the duo winning each of the last Grand Slam titles between them.
Who’s in attendance for the US Open men’s final? From Trump’s MAGA entourage to Lindsay Lohan and Courteney Cox
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:30
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Chris Wilson
The U.S. Open men’s final between World No. 1 Jannik Sinner of Italy and Spanish superstar Carlos Alcaraz drew a host of high-profile attendees.
While Sunday’s nail-biting match — which saw Alcaraz defeat Sinner — kept fans riveted, the stands were equally star-studded, with musicians like Bruce Springsteen, Pink, and Sting, actors including Courteney Cox, Lindsay Lohan, and Ben Stiller, and athletes such as NBA star Steph Curry and Formula One driver Sergio Pérez.
The most notable guest in the crowd was President Donald Trump, whose arrival with his MAGA entourage sparked a chorus of boos and cheers from the stands.
Navratilova labels Alcaraz as 'practically unbeatable'
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:20
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Chris Wilson
"Alcaraz just brings his best when it matters the most,” says Martina Navratilova on Sky.
"I think he doesn't feel the pressure agasint Sinner because he knows he has to play well and if he loses, it's okay.
"Carlos has just got a slightly bigger game than Jannik, and when it cooks he is practically unbeatable.
"The numbers don't lie, Alcaraz was better across the board,” she added.
CARLOS ALCARAZ WINS THE US OPEN
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:15
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Chris Wilson
Here’s the moment Alcaraz became US Open champion for the second time!
US Open champion for a second time ✨ pic.twitter.com/FKsOpPUy8j
— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) September 7, 2025
Henman: 'A ball-striking masterclass' from Alcaraz
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:10
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Chris Wilson
"I've never seen Alcaraz serve like that. You think about the great servers in the game, and I now have to put Alcaraz in that category,” says Tim Henman on Sky.
"Against one of the great returners (Sinner), Alcaraz's serve was absolutely phenomenal. He was able to hit his spots with such pace and consistency.
"He gave Sinner so few opportunities to get into those service games, and it gave Alcaraz the opportunity to play with even more freedom, unleashing.
"You can see the joy of that performance. It was complete,” he adds.
CARLOS ALCARAZ WINS THE US OPEN
Sunday 7 September 2025 23:03
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Chris Wilson
Alcaraz reacts
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:57
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Chris Wilson
“Wow, I just wanted to start with Jannik. It’s unbelievable what you’re doing the whole season, every tournament you’re playing, I’ve seen you more than my family!” says Carlos Alcaraz.
“It’s great to share the court, the locker rooms, share everything with you, watching you improve every day. Congratulations for everything you’re doing and a great performance all week.
“My team, my family, I’m really lucky to have you guys. The hard work to make me better, not only in the professional part, I’m really proud. Thank you very much. Every achievement I have is thanks to you. This one is also yours.
“I’m lucky to have my family here, my uncle, my brother, my father, it’s great support.
“Everyone who made this possible, it’s super special for me, you do everything just to make us feel at home, and you did it, it’s incredible. The three weeks I spent here, it’s a privilege to be part of the tournament. It’s all thanks to you guys as well, this tournament is so special because of the energy.
“I don’t want to leave without saying anything to Stacey [Allaster, Tournament Director]. You make everything so easy for us since the first time I came here. I want to say thank you for the run you’ve had here, everything you’ve done is amazing.
Sinner reacts
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:51
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Chris Wilson
“Hello everyone. First of all I’d like to start with Carlos and the whole team, you’re doing amazing, congratulations, I know a lot of hard work went behind this performance. They were better than me, enjoy, it’s a great moment,” says Jannie Sinner on stage.
“Then of course, my team, thanks for supporting and understanding me, working hard, we know how much dedication we put in, it’s been an incredible season.
“I’m super happy to share this moment with you, with my family, with all the people I love. I tried my best today, I couldn’t do more. Thanks for the support.
“Of course, I’d like to thank everyone who makes this place very special. It has been a very long three weeks, you’re doing an amazing job and I can’t wait to come back next year.
“Last thing, you guys [fans] are amazing. Not only the fans, but starting from much earlier you make this place so special. Everyone is here, I’m happy to stand here on the court. We try our best to make this the best show possible,” he adds as he finishes before receiving the runner-up trophy.
GAME, SET & MATCH ALCARAZ! Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:42
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Chris Wilson
GAME, SET & MATCH ALCARAZ! Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:38
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Chris Wilson
Martina Navratilova calls Alcaraz “out of this world” on Sky.
“He looked so relaxed, he knew he was healthy, playing well, and he knows at his best he can beat anybody.
“As amazing as Sinner is, for me, Carlos just has more weapons,” she adds.
“The serving performance gave Alcaraz even more freedom to play,” says Tim Henman.
“Such an incredibly complete performance form Alcaraz, such satisfaction when you take down your biggest rival in a match of this nature,” he adds.
GAME, SET & MATCH ALCARAZ! Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:34
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Chris Wilson
Plenty of tears as Alcaraz embraces his family and team members in the stands.
The Spaniard moves back to world number one as he becomes the second player under 23 years old to win six Grand Slam titles.
GAME, SET & MATCH ALCARAZ! Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:32
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Chris Wilson
Superb stuff from Alcaraz. He works Sinner to the far side with a great backhand before volleying into the empty space at the net for advantage.
Championship point number three...he takes it!
Another superb ace sums up his performance, and Carlos Alcaraz wins the US Open!
His second US Open and sixth Grand Slam overall!
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 5-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:30
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Chris Wilson
The Spaniard mis-hits a return past the baseline for 30-15, despite hitting a 134mp serve on that point.
And the drop shot comes in clutch again for Alacaraz, forcing Sinner into firing just wide at the net!
Championship point for Alcaraz...
He can’t take the first, firing into the net.
And he can’t land the second either, Sinner taking the aggressive approach by coming in from the baseline and rifling in a backhand down the line!
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 5-4 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:24
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Chris Wilson
So Sinner will serve to stay in the match now.
Not a great start, as he finds himself 0-15 down, though Alcaraz goes long with a return to level it before finding the net to make it 30-15.
The Spaniard finds the net off the second serve to take it to 40-15, but Sinner fires long on the next point to give Alcaraz a chance.
However, Sinner wraps up the game eventually, with the Spaniard hitting into the net.
Carlos Alcaraz will serve for the Championship next!
*Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 4-3 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:17
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Chris Wilson
A couple of misplaced returns from Alacaraz give Sinner a 30-0 lead on his serve, and the Italian really needs this game.
He moves another step closer with a great serve of his own, which Alcaraz hooking the return long.
Sinner’s not won yet, as Alcaraz wrong-foots him with a ferocious 98mph forehand down the line – but he has now, as another return goes long.
The Italian will have another two chances to break Alcaraz’s serve.
Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 4-2 Jannik Sinner*
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:13
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Chris Wilson
Another unreturnable serve from Alcaraz to get the game started, though he hooks the next point wide for 15-all.
A return takes an unkind bounce of the net to set up Sinner for the winner at 30-15, but we move level to 30-all after the Spaniard hits an ace at 132mph - level for his fastest of the tournament.
Another great serve sets him up on the next point, allowing him to crash a forehand down the line before tapping over a volley.
The Spaniard takes the game with another great serve.
BREAK! *Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 3-2 Jannik Sinner
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:10
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Chris Wilson
Sinner answers that last serve with a near-ace of his own for 15-0.
The next point is another brilliant one, with some excellent returns from deep before both players go to the net, with Alcaraz eventually winning the point after Sinner hooks wide for 15-all.
Another ace from Sinner makes it 30-15, but the Italian goes long on the return from the baseline to make it 30-all.
The world number one has another double fault now, as he goes big on the second serve but it works against him! A break point for Alcaraz here!
And the Spaniard wins it! Sinner lost inexplicably drives a return long from the baseline, and we have the first break of the fourth set!
Carlos Alcaraz 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 2-2 Jannik Sinner*
Sunday 7 September 2025 22:05
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Chris Wilson
No letting up from Alcaraz, who races into a 40-15 lead.
A decent rally follows, with Sinner doing well to hammer in a cross-court return before Alcaraz narrowly misses the forehand down the line.