Carlos Alcaraz has looked unbeatable at the US Open so far, and has yet to drop a set at the tournament ahead of his final clash with Jannik Sinner.
The Spaniard is the first man to reach the championship match at Flushing Meadows without conceding a set since Roger Federer in 2015, and just the fourth player to do so since 2000.
Now, after overcoming Novak Djokovic in two hours and 25 minutes, Alcaraz is faced with defending champion Sinner, who he will play for the 15th time at ATP Tour-level events.
With both the US Open title and the position of world number one up for grabs on this occasion, the two stars will go toe-to-toe in their third consecutive major final together.
Though many will pick Sinner as the favourite on his preferred surface, Alcaraz‘s red-hot form may see him hoist a sixth Grand Slam trophy.
Carlos Alcaraz gives his thoughts ahead of the 2025 US Open final
When asked in an interview with Stan Sport if this is the best he has felt heading into a major final, the 22-year-old responded: “Probably.
“I mean, it was the first time of my career that I played a semifinal without dropping a set, and then I didn’t drop a set during the semi-final, so once again, the first final of the Grand Slam without dropping a set, so for me it’s great.
“I’m just feeling great physically, mentally. I’m starting the matches really well and I maintain my level until the last game of the match.
“I’m feeling great, I’m feeling ready, so I’m just really happy and excited about playing another final.”
Carlos Alcaraz can match the major tally of tennis legends at the US Open
Alcaraz is currently the only player in the Open Era to have exactly five Grand Slam titles to his name.
Should he defeat Sinner in the final, he will match the totals of Stefan Edberg and Boris Becker.
| Open Era Grand Slam Titles | Player(s) |
|---|---|
| 7 | John McEnroe, Mats Wilander |
| 6 | Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg |
| 5 | Carlos Alcaraz |
| 4 | Jannik Sinner, Guillermo Vilas, Jim Courier |
With the win, Alcaraz would be just one major championship away from the tallies of John McEnroe and Mats Wilander, and two removed from the likes of Andre Agassi, Ivan Lendl and Jimmy Connors.
Sinner, on the other hand, has won four and will match his rival if he beats him at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Receive exclusive tennis news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
