The stage is now set for a blockbuster climax at the U.S. Open 2025 men’s singles championship when Italy’s defending champion and World No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces Spain’s second seed and former champion Carlos Alcaraz. The showdown at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York on Sunday is guaranteed to be another installment of what has become the most exciting contemporary rivalry in tennis.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Main Facts
- Match: U.S. Open 2025 Men’s Singles Final
- Players: Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) vs Jannik Sinner (ITA)
- Date: Sunday, September 7, 2025
- Time (India): 11:30 PM IST
- Location: USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, New York
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Where to Watch on Television?
Indian viewers can watch the live telecast of U.S. Open 2025 men’s singles final on the Star Sports Network. The action will commence a few minutes before the players step out onto court so that fans do not miss a moment of the grand finale.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Where to Watch on OTT?
For those who like to watch online, the final will be broadcast live on the JioHotstar website and mobile app. Subscribers can watch high-definition action as well as live scores, highlights, and expert analysis.
With two of the best young players of contemporary tennis meeting each other again, the Sinner vs Alcaraz battle at Flushing Meadows promises to be one for the ages.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Preview
Sinner and Alcaraz are facing each other in their third straight Grand Slam final, highlighting their supremacy in the men’s game. In the early part of this year, Alcaraz staged a miraculous comeback to beat Sinner in a five-set thriller at Roland Garros, saving several match points along the way. The Italian responded at Wimbledon, preventing Alcaraz from claiming a treble of titles at the All England Club.
Now, on the big lights of Flushing Meadows, the stakes are even greater. Not only is the U.S. Open title at stake, but so too Sinner’s World No. 1 ranking, which could switch based on the outcome.
Alcaraz has burst into the final without losing a set, beating even four-time U.S. Open winner Novak Djokovic in the semis. Sinner has been equally sharp, though he lost sets to Canadians Denis Shapovalov and Felix Auger-Aliassime. With both men playing well at the right moment, spectators can anticipate a quality encounter with firepower, finesse, and constant baseline battles.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Head-to-Head Record
The rivalry is already amongst the most legendary in recent times. Alcaraz is ahead 9-5 of their 14 prior encounters. The Spaniard has had the advantage in close matches, while Sinner has produced some of his most dominant wins over his rival on quicker surfaces.
Major Matches in Rivalry
- 2025 Roland Garros Final: Alcaraz defeated Sinner in five sets
- 2025 Wimbledon Final: Sinner defeated Alcaraz in four sets
- 2022 U.S. Open Quarterfinal: Alcaraz beat Sinner in five sets, on his way to claiming his first Major
Their encounters have always yielded drama and quality, and Sunday’s final promises to place another classic among the list.
Sinner vs Alcaraz: Road to the Final
Jannik Sinner (ITA)
- SF: bt Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4
- QF: bt Lorenzo Musetti 6-1, 6-4, 6-2
- R16: bt Alexander Bublik 6-1, 6-1, 6-1
- R32: bt Denis Shapovalov 5-7, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3
- R64: bt Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-2, 6-2
- R128: bt Vit Kopriva 6-1, 6-1, 6-2
Carlos Alcaraz (ESP)
- SF: bt Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2
- QF: bt Jiri Lehecka 6-4, 6-2, 6-4
- R16: bt Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3), 6-3, 6-4
- R32: bt Luciano Darderi 6-2, 6-4, 6-0
- R64: bt Mattia Bellucci 6-1, 6-0, 6-3
- R128: bt Reilly Opelka 6-4, 7-5, 6-4
