(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Carlos Alcaraz Sets Up US Open Final Clash With Jannik Sinner After Beating Novak Djokovic
September 6, 2025
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz delivered a stunning performance on Friday, defeating tennis legend Novak Djokovic in straight sets to book his spot in the US Open 2025 final. The 22-year-old second seed outclassed the Serbian star 6-4, 7-6 (7/4), 6-2 in just over two hours.
Alcaraz’s dominant win ended Djokovic’s hopes of securing a record 25th Grand Slam title and set up a highly anticipated showdown against world number one and defending champion Jannik Sinner.
🔥 The Rivalry Continues
This will be the third consecutive Grand Slam final between Alcaraz and Sinner in 2025. The Spaniard won their epic French Open battle in June, while Sinner responded by triumphing at Wimbledon in July.
Sunday’s clash — dubbed the “Sincaraz rivalry” — promises fireworks, with the winner guaranteed the world No. 1 ranking on Monday.
🗣 What the Players Said
Alcaraz, now a five-time Grand Slam champion, remained focused after his semifinal win.
“Beating Novak is always special, but it’s just a ticket to the final,” he said.
Djokovic, 38, admitted that while his tennis remains strong, the physical demands against younger players like Alcaraz and Sinner are now a challenge.
“It’s the physicality. At this stage of my career, I can’t control that anymore,” he said.
🇮🇹 Sinner Joins the Party
Earlier on Friday, Italy’s Jannik Sinner overcame Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime in four sets, winning 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4.
Sinner, who already claimed the Australian Open title in January, became only the fourth man in history to reach all four Grand Slam finals in a single season — joining Rod Laver, Roger Federer, and Djokovic.
“It’s been an amazing season,” Sinner said. “Our rivalry started here in 2022, and we are two different players now. Sunday will be special.”
🇺🇸 Trump to Attend the Final
Adding to the spectacle, the White House confirmed that US President Donald Trump will be among the 23,000 spectators at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the final.
Alcaraz welcomed the news but insisted he won’t let it affect him.
“I’ll try not to think about it. But it’s great for tennis to have the president watching,” he said.
🎾 Women’s Action
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In the women’s singles final, world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka faces American star Amanda Anisimova on Saturday.
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In doubles, Gabriela Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe captured their second US Open women’s doubles crown in three years with a 6-4, 6-4 win over Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova.
✅ The Bottom Line
The stage is set for another unforgettable chapter in the Alcaraz vs Sinner rivalry. With history, ranking, and legacy on the line, Sunday’s final is shaping up to be one of the must-watch sporting events of 2025.
