It’s been nearly three weeks since the 2025 U.S. Open draw was revealed. The last match of the tournament played out on Sunday on Arthur Ashe Stadium, delivering the showdown we had predicted and eagerly anticipated. In their 15th career meeting, Carlos Alcaraz exacted Wimbledon revenge on his rival Jannik Sinner, winning the U.S. Open final 6–2, 3–6, 6–1, 6–4.
In short, this was vintage Carlos. President Donald Trump was in attendance for the match (as you’ve likely heard); there was a roof over the court, and No. 1 Sinner had beaten Alcaraz in their last complete match. And none of it mattered. If Sinner dove, Alcaraz cannonballed. If Sinner hit the ball hard, Alcaraz hit it harder. If Sinner ran, Alcaraz sprinted. If Sinner stretched, the Spaniard contorted. Alcaraz did everything capably, many things spectacularly, and he walked away with his second U.S. Open title.
