Jun 8, 2025; Paris, FR; Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose together at the trophy presentation after the men’s singles final on day 15 at Roland Garros Stadium.

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Who will leave New York as the World No. 1?

Jun 8, 2025; Paris, FR; Jannik Sinner of Italy and Carlos Alcaraz of Spain pose together at the trophy presentation after the men’s singles final on day 15 at Roland Garros Stadium.

After World No. 1 Jannik Sinner dethroned him at the Wimbledon Championships earlier this year, Carlos Alcaraz will be seeking redemption on Sunday. With the trophy and No. 1 ranking on the line, the two best players in the world meet in the 2025 US Open final. Sinner is the defending champion in New York, having won last year’s event in brutally dominant fashion. On the other hand, Alcaraz is yet to drop a set at Flushing Meadows in 2025. Who will come out on top?

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Match Preview

The US Open 2025 final will be the fifth meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz this year – the Spaniard has a 3-1 record so far. When it comes to the overall head-to-head, Alcaraz has a convincing 9-5 advantage. It has been an extremely rewarding year for the 22-year-old – after losing in the QFs at the Australian Open, he has been on a roll. Winning six trophies this year and currently on a run of eight success tournaments where he has reached the final, the World No. 2 is on the brink of becoming the King of the ATP.

For the 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐞. For the 𝐠𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐲.

Grand Slam finals: Alcaraz vs Sinner, Part 3 🎬#USOpen pic.twitter.com/xp0cUDfqMX
— Roland-Garros (@rolandgarros) September 6, 2025

Meanwhile, Sinner started the year in typical fashion by retaining his crown in Melbourne Park. After serving a temporary suspension for three months, the Italian phenom returned like he had never left. He captured runner-up trophies in Rome and Paris, before producing a flawless display to become the new Wimbledon champion. At the recently concluded Cincinnati Masters, Sinner v Alcaraz was cut short due to an injury concern for the top seed. As a result, fans will be licking their lips as the premier rivalry of men’s tennis witnesses another epic night at Arthur Ashe Stadium.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz – What’s at Stake

The most crucial aspect which is at stake on Sunday, is the World No. 1 ranking. Sinner and Alcaraz are set to become the first men’s duo to contest three Grand Slam finals in the same season. But with double the prize money and ultimate bragging rights on the line, this clash brings slightly more spice than previous occasions. The last time they faced one another at the US Open in 2022, Alcaraz saved a match point en route to a thrilling five set win.

🇮🇹⚔️🇪🇸 Breakdown of Sinner vs Alcaraz H2H –

Overall: 9-5 🇪🇸
At Majors: 3-2 🇪🇸
Hard-court meetings: 6-2 🇪🇸
Last 10 meetings: 7-3 🇪🇸

💥 Sinner – Won 33 of last 34 Major matches, 27 consecutive match wins at HC Majors

😳 Alcaraz – Not dropped a set all tournament

🔮 Prediction? pic.twitter.com/g9rvPHl46Y
— Olly Tennis 🎾🇬🇧 (@Olly_Tennis_) September 6, 2025

With a victory in the final, Alcaraz would break Sinner’s 27-match unbeaten run at hard court majors. The Italian, meanwhile, is looking to become just the seventh man in the Open Era to win three or more Slams in the same season. In the process, he will naturally break Alcaraz’s 12-match winning streak and his run of 20 straight sets starting from Cincinnati. It would also mean that Sinner and Alcaraz will be tied on five Grand Slams each – something that the Spanish bull will be determined to prevent.

When is the US Open 2025 Men’s Singles Final?

When: September 7, 2025

Where: Arthur Ashe Stadium, New York

Timing: 02:00 PM Local (07:00 PM BST)

Where to Watch Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open 2025?

The men’s singles final of the US Open 2025 will be broadcast live on ESPN across the United States. Meanwhile, fans in the United Kingdom can access matches live on Sky Sports. Additionally, ESPN International, EuroSport, SuperSport, Star Sports and Stan Sport will showcase live action – based on which part of the world you are watching from.

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Sankalp Harikrishnan

A passionate sports fan through and through, I am currently pursuing my MA in Global Sports Journalism. I specialise in tennis and football writing at The Playoffs News, and I have prior experience working at EssentiallySports and Sportskeeda. Born and raised in Bengaluru, India, sport was my safe space right from my childhood. After trying my hand at multiple sports and representing my educational institutions in cricket, badminton and table tennis, I found sports media to be my calling.