Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 within the US Open last on Sunday in New York, claiming his second US Open title and sixth Grand Slam championship general, whereas former President Donald Trump’s presence on the match drew blended reactions from the gang.The victory permits 22-year-old Alcaraz to reclaim the world primary rating from Sinner, marking his return to the highest spot for the primary time since September 2023. The win additionally ended Sinner’s spectacular 27-match profitable streak at hard-court Grand Slams.“I attempted my greatest right now. I could not do extra,” Sinner mentioned after his defeat, which marked his second Grand Slam last loss to Alcaraz following their French Open encounter in June.The match continued the development of unsuccessful title defences within the males’s US Open, with no participant managing to retain the crown since Roger Federer’s 5 consecutive victories from 2004 to 2008.
President Donald Trump (R), Steve Witkoff, (C), and US Lawyer Basic Pam Bondi watch the 2025 US Open last in New York. (AP)
Trump’s attendance added an additional dimension to the extremely anticipated third straight Grand Slam last between the game’s high two gamers. His look alongside different celebrities, together with Bruce Springsteen, Tommy Hilfiger, Michael Douglas, and Steph Curry, drew consideration from the gang.The previous president’s presence necessitated enhanced safety measures, inflicting a 30-minute delay to the match begin time. When Trump arrived earlier than the nationwide anthem, the gang responded with a mix of cheers and boos, with the destructive response intensifying when he was proven once more on the stadium screens later.The improved safety measures resulted within the 24,000-capacity Arthur Ashe Stadium being solely three-quarters full when the match started, with Alcaraz breaking Sinner’s serve within the opening sport.Alcaraz dominated the primary set, securing a second break for a 5-2 lead earlier than serving out to like. Nonetheless, Sinner fought again within the second set, taking a 3-1 lead as Alcaraz’s serve momentarily faltered.
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After Sinner levelled the match at one set every, Alcaraz regained management within the third set with an early break. He showcased his expertise with a outstanding baseline smash that helped him set up a 3-0 lead.Alcaraz maintained his momentum, securing one other break to take the third set. He continued his sturdy play into the fourth set, breaking Sinner’s serve within the fifth sport.The Spanish champion held onto his benefit to shut out the match, turning into solely the fourth participant in historical past to win a number of main titles on exhausting court docket, grass, and clay surfaces.