2 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz savours ‘best tournament’ of his career after claiming second US Open title

New No 1 dropped just one set on way to his sixth grand slam title‘This tournament I saw that I can play really consistent,’ he saysCarlos Alcaraz described his US Open title run as the best tournament of his career after he defeated his rival Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in New York to win his sixth grand slam title.Alcaraz’s victory caps off an incredible five-month run for the 22-year-old, who has reached the final of his last eight tournaments, winning six titles including the French Open and US Open. While many of Alcaraz’s previous triumphs included numerous five-set battles and dramatic comebacks – such as his recovery from triple match point down to defeat Sinner over five sets in Paris – this was by far the most efficient tournament of his career. Alcaraz dropped just one set in his seven matches and he lost his serve just three times in the entire tournament. Continue reading...

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2 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz seals sixth grand slam title with ‘perfect’ performance

The Spaniard claimed his sixth grand slam title with a 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 success in New York.

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3 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz produces ‘perfect’ performance to defeat Jannik Sinner and win second US Open title

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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4 h. ago Photo highlights from the US Open as Carlos Alcaraz overpowers Jannik Sinner

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz beat rival Jannik Sinner of Italy to claim the U.S. Open title. They are the first two men in the sport’s history to face each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season.

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4 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz dethrones Jannik Sinner to underline undeniable truth in US Open final

Alcaraz won his sixth grand slam title and reclaimed the world No 1 ranking, winning 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 against his rival

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6 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz v Jannik Sinner live: US Open result as Alcaraz wins thrilling final to reclaim World No 1

Alcaraz defeats Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win second US Open, his sixth grand slam title and reclaim World No 1

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6 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz destroys Jannik Sinner to underline undeniable truth in US Open final

Alcaraz won his sixth grand slam title and reclaimed the World No 1 ranking, winning 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 against his rival

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6 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz powers past Jannik Sinner in four sets to win US Open

Spaniard wins final 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4Alcaraz new world No 1 after victoryWhen Carlos Alcaraz is fully focused and his impossibly complete game is in full flow, nothing in the world can stop him. As he has spent the early years of his career collecting major titles at a breathless pace, this has been clear for a long time. On the biggest stage in tennis, he reinforced the sentiment with a stupendous performance against his greatest rival, completely outplaying Jannik Sinner, the No 1 and defending champion, to lift his second US Open title with a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 win.At the end of the most spectacular summer of his career, Alcaraz will replace Sinner as world No 1, returning to the top ranking for the first time in two years. The 22-year-old also continues to mark himself as one of the greatest ever young players: he is the second-youngest man in the Open era to earn six grand slam titles, trailing only Björn Borg. He is also already the fourth man to win multiple grand slam title...

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6 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to win US Open and land SIXTH Grand Slam title

Carlos Alcaraz ran away with the US Open men's singles final, getting the better of Jannik Sinner in four sets after a devastating performance at Flushing Meadows

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29 h. ago Photos highlights from the US Open Women’s Final as Aryna Sabalenka claims historic victory

Aryna Sabalenka won her second consecutive U.S. Open title, defeating Amanda Anisimova to claim her fourth Grand Slam title.

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30 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka sweeps aside Amanda Anisimova to retain US Open title

Sabalenka overcomes American 6-3, 7-6 (3)World No 1 clinches fourth grand slam titleAfter such a bittersweet season filled with near-misses and heartbreak at the final hurdle, Aryna Sabalenka returned to the US Open final with one final chance to win the grand slam title she felt she was owed.Such an occasion could have been the source of more anxiety and stress, another reason for her to fall apart, but Sabalenka’s increasingly legendary career has been driven by her ability to learn from her losses, no matter how painful they are. This time, the No 1’s nerves perfectly held up under pressure as she maintained her composure during a late surge from Amanda Anisimova before closing her US Open title defence with a 6-3, 7-6 (3) win. Continue reading...

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33 h. ago Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski blow three championship points in US Open heartbreak

Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos saved three championship points to win a second grand slam doubles title

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38 h. ago Novak Djokovic behaviour sparks John McEnroe claim after Carlos Alcaraz defeat at US Open

Novak Djokovic was beaten in straight sets by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open semi-finals and John McEnroe has raised concerns over the Serbian's future in the sport

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41 h. ago How to beat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz – according to their rivals

Sinner and Alcaraz will meet in a third grand slam final of the season, the first time that has happened in the Open era. As they continue to smash records and reign supreme, their rivals have their say on how to beat them

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45 h. ago US Open finalist Amanda Anisimova's world was rocked by tragedy days before her 18th birthday

Amanda Anisimova has reached the final of the US Open with hopes of clinching her first-ever Grand Slam title, but the star has faced her fair share of adversity away from the courts

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45 h. ago Aryna Sabalenka eyes a 2nd consecutive US Open title when she plays Amanda Anisimova in the final

Aryna Sabalenka will be seeking her fourth Grand Slam title overall and second straight at the U.S. Open when she faces Amanda Anisimova in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium

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51 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz calls Donald Trump’s US Open return ‘great for tennis’

Spaniard aiming for third title in New YorkTrump to attend first Open match since 2015Carlos Alcaraz said Donald Trump’s presence at the US Open final will be “great for tennis” as the US president prepares to attend his first match at Flushing Meadows in a decade.The 22-year-old Spaniard reached Sunday’s final by beating Novak Djokovic in straight sets on Friday afternoon at Arthur Ashe Stadium. He will face either defending champion Jannik Sinner or Canada’s Félix Auger-Aliassime for a sixth grand slam title and a third in New York. Continue reading...

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54 h. ago US Open tennis 2025: Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to reach final – as it happened

Alcaraz powered to a 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 win and a likely final against Jannik Sinner as the 38-year-old Djokovic was once again denied in a slam semiHere’s Novak. He’s asked before stepping on to court how his body is feeling. “It’s feeling alright, let’s see. I’m expecting a very physical battle. I look forward to it, the challenge.”And then it’s Carlos. “To be honest in the grand slams having two days to rest [before this semi-final], to feel fresh, is great. I recharged the battery physically and mentally. I’ve been really consistent this tournament [on serve], which I’m really happy about. But now I’m facing one of the best returners, it’s going to be tricky.” Continue reading...

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61 h. ago US Open finalist's dad died of sudden heart attack days before her 18th birthday

Amanda Anisimova is set to face WTA No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka in Saturday's US Open final, with the American holding hopes of clinching the first-ever Grand Slam title of her budding tennis career

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3 d. ago Tennis legend Bjorn Borg, 69, opens up on secret cancer battle in autobiography

Bjorn Borg, who won 11 Grand Slam titles during his career, has opened up on his secret battle with prostate cancer in his upcoming autobiography, 'Heartbeat'

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