The 2025 US Open, running from August 24 to September 7, culminates in a highly anticipated men’s singles final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. This clash at Flushing Meadows not only decides the Grand Slam champion but also determines the world No.1 in the ATP rankings.
Defending champion Jannik Sinner enters the final with his signature aggressive playstyle, having defeated Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime in a four-set semi-final. A victory in New York would mark Sinner’s fourth consecutive hard-court Slam title. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, the 2022 US Open champion, seeks to reclaim the top ranking, having not lost a single set this tournament, including a decisive win over Olympic champion Novak Djokovic.
Sinner’s Road to the Final
Sinner’s journey to the final was not without challenges. An illness forced him to retire in Cincinnati, and an injury scare during his semi-final match required a medical timeout. However, the 24-year-old Italian has shown resilience, defeating four seeded players in his last four matches. Notably, he overcame previous nemesis Alexander Bublik and compatriot Lorenzo Musetti with ease.
Only Denis Shapovalov and Auger-Aliassime have managed to take a set off Sinner, who now faces a familiar rival in Alcaraz. Their last encounter at the US Open was a five-set thriller three years ago.
“I feel like our rivalry started here, playing an amazing match,” Sinner reflected during his semi-final on-court interview. “We are two different players now, a different confidence too. Let’s see what’s coming.”
Sinner aims to defend his US Open title, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer in 2008. With victories at the Australian Open and Wimbledon this year, Sinner is on the cusp of a historic hat-trick at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Alcaraz’s Quest for Perfection
Alcaraz’s performance at the US Open has been nothing short of spectacular. The Spaniard has reached the final without dropping a set, a feat last accomplished by Federer a decade ago. Alcaraz’s semi-final victory over Djokovic was a testament to his consistent high level of play throughout the tournament.
At just 22, Alcaraz has been playing some of the best tennis of his career. His tactical acumen and unwavering focus have been key to his success, as he highlighted in his post-match press conference.
“It’s something that I’m working on, just the consistency in the matches, in the tournaments, for the year in general,” Alcaraz said. “Just not having up-and-downs in the match.”
Should Alcaraz triumph on Sunday, he would reclaim the world No.1 ranking for the first time since August 2023, dethroning Sinner. This final marks his eighth consecutive ATP Tour final appearance.
Where and How to Watch
The US Open men’s singles final between Sinner and Alcaraz will take place on Sunday, September 7, at 14:00 local time (EDT, GMT-4) at Arthur Ashe Stadium. The match will be the main event, concluding the tournament.
Viewers in the USA can watch the final on ESPN, while Eurosport will broadcast it across much of Europe, including France. Sky Sports will cover the event in the UK, Italy, and Germany. In India, Star Sports holds the broadcasting rights, with coverage in Africa split between beIN Sports and SuperSport. Australian fans can tune in on Nine and Stan Sport, and Canadian viewers can watch on RDS and TSN.
For the complete list of broadcasters, fans are encouraged to check official sources to ensure they don’t miss this historic showdown.
