Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz this afternoon in the men’s singles final at the 2025 U.S. Open on a rainy Sunday in New York City.
It’s their 15th career meeting — and the third Grand Slam final between them this season — cementing the reality that tennis has entered the era of the Big Two.
They’ve split their major battles this year. Sinner triumphed at Wimbledon, while Alcaraz edged him in an epic at Roland Garros. Now, with the series deadlocked, Arthur Ashe Stadium braces for another potential five-set classic.
Sinner, the defending champion, has been ruthlessly efficient throughout the tournament. But it’s Alcaraz who hasn’t dropped a set, even while playing with his trademark unpredictability.
It’s a clash not only of the game’s two best players but of two distinct styles: Sinner’s controlled demolition of his opponents versus Alcaraz’s creative chaos.
The question is whether Sinner can force Alcaraz’s risk-taking into costly errors — or if the Spaniard’s daring, which has carried him unscathed so far, will once again prove unstoppable.
That suspense is exactly why the world of tennis awaits this match with breathless anticipation.
Sinner–Alcaraz Head-to-Head
Carlos Alcaraz leads their rivalry 9–5, including a victory in the French Open final this year, while Sinner took the Wimbledon final.
Prediction
Sinner in five sets. This match will be razor-close, but Sinner’s steady rise in 2025 gives him the slightest edge over Alcaraz.
How to Watch Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz
The start time for the 2025 U.S. Open men’s final has been postponed to 2:45 PM Eastern at Arthur Ashe Stadium in Flushing, Queens, to accommodate President Donald Trump, who has decided to attend the match.
The match will air live on ABC, with streaming available via the ABC and ESPN apps and websites.
Sinner vs. Alcaraz
Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
Expected Start Time: 2:45 PM Eastern
Venue: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing, NY
Court: Arthur Ashe Stadium
TV: ABC
Streaming: ABC and ESPN apps and websites
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