Champion Alcaraz

September 7, 2025, US Open final. Alcaraz overwhelmed Sinner.

Before the match, Sinner had pointed out and remained wary of the fact that Alcaraz's serve, which had long been cited as an area for improvement, was beginning to get better.

Match point in the final. Alcaraz's serve from the ad court.

The powerful and sharp flat ball landed deep in the service box, right on the sideline.

Sinner lunged to return it with a backhand slice, but he couldn't touch it, and the match was decided.

It was a finale that symbolized Alcaraz's evolution.

The first serve percentage was 61% for Alcaraz compared to 48% for Sinner.
The points won on first serve was 83% for Alcaraz compared to 69% for Sinner.

Winners were 42 for Alcaraz compared to 21 for Sinner.
It wasn't just the serve; Alcaraz also dominated the rallies.
He hit powerful shots from the center to both the cross-court and inside-out angles, cornering Sinner.
Perhaps due to the abdominal injury he sustained in the semifinals, Sinner seemed to lack stability and power in his strokes.

During the semifinal match against Djokovic, I was concerned about the low accuracy of Alcaraz's drop shots, but in the final, every drop shot was highly accurate.

Alcaraz has returned to world number one, the champion.
He is scheduled to participate in the Japan Open, which will be held in late September.
There is no doubt that an Alcaraz whirlwind will take place.
I have secured tickets for three days, including the final, so I am determined to see him play.