1 hour ago Sinner’s reaction to US Open defeat shows why he and Alcaraz will tower over the tour for years to come

Italian has dominated against all opponents except one but rivalry with Spaniard has prompted him to plan big changesIn the 90 minutes between Jannik Sinner’s defeat by Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open final and his post-match debrief, his mind had already shifted. Rather than dwelling on the pain of losing his US Open title and No 1 ranking, he was thinking about the future.Sinner felt his game was too predictable, even one-dimensional, compared with Alcaraz, whose deep toolbox of shots left him uncomfortable and unable to find rhythm on the court. As a result of that discomfort, Sinner made a decision. The 24-year-old resolved to make significant changes to his game in pursuit of becoming a better, more complete tennis player and keeping up with his rival, even if he might suffer in the short term. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Jannik Sinner seeks unpredictability in battle to overcome rival Carlos Alcaraz

The Italian believes he needs more variety in his game after losing to Alcaraz again at the US Open.

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5 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz's US Open championship and No. 1 ranking arrive thanks to his variety

Here’s the thing about watching Carlos Alcaraz play tennis: He will hit shots no one else would dare try, make them, then crack a smile and rile up a crowd by cupping his right ear or shaking his fist

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8 h. ago Why Carlos Alcaraz’s brilliance leaves Jannik Sinner with one option to reach the next level

Sinner admitted his game was too ‘predictable’ in defeat to Alcaraz in the US Open final, and that he would be willing to lose matches if it meant evolving to beat his rival

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11 h. ago Donald Trump makes mockery of US Open final as he 'falls asleep' after causing chaos

Donald Trump was in attendance at the US Open final on Sunday where he was met with boos as he appeared on the big screens, but the president appeared distinctly underwhelmed by Carlos Alcaraz's victory over Jannik Sinner

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12 h. ago Jannik Sinner explains why he is willing to lose matches in order to beat Carlos Alcaraz

The former World No.1 says he needs to be unpredictable on court to be better prepared for future matches against Alcaraz

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13 h. ago Donald Trump looks 'drowsy and exhausted' with eyes shut at as health fears grow

Donald Trump was in attendance for the US Open final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, but the President appeared to be struggling to stay awake during the match

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17 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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18 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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19 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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19 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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20 h. ago Donald Trump met with boos and cheers at the US Open men’s final after broadcasters asked not to show reactions

Due to additional security measures in place for the president’s arrival, the highly anticipated match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was delayed by 30 minutes

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20 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz brushed aside the queues and boos brought by Donald Trump to claim the US Open crown with impeccable brilliance, writes MATTHEW LAMBWELL

MATTHEW LAMBWELL AT ARTHUR ASHE: After the chaos and the queuing, the waiting and the booing, eventually farce gave way to beauty as Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open

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20 h. ago Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz LIVE: US Open men's final result and updates as Alcaraz clinches title

Familiar rivals clash in final for the third Grand Slam tournament in a row in New York

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21 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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21 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz reclaims US Open title with masterclass victory over Jannik Sinner

The 22-year-old is already a six-time major champion

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21 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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21 h. ago Who’s in attendance for the US Open men’s final? From Trump’s MAGA entourage to Lindsay Lohan and Courteney Cox

Match between World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Spain’s star player Carlos Alcaraz was delayed due to Trump’s attendance

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21 h. ago Carlos Alcaraz's US Open triumph over Jannik Sinner was impeccably brilliant

MATTHEW LAMBWELL AT ARTHUR ASHE: After the chaos and the queuing, the waiting and the booing, eventually farce gave way to beauty as Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open

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21 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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