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Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at U.S. Open for 6th Grand Slam title

Carlos Alcaraz beats rival Jannik Sinner at U.S. Open for 6th Grand Slam title

Summary

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner at the U.S. Open final with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. This win gave Alcaraz his sixth Grand Slam title and allowed him to regain the No. 1 world ranking. The match experienced a delay due to additional security measures because former U.S. President Donald Trump attended.

Key Facts

  • Carlos Alcaraz won the U.S. Open final against Jannik Sinner.
  • This victory marked Alcaraz's sixth Grand Slam title.
  • Alcaraz has now won two U.S. Open titles.
  • The start of the match was delayed due to extra security for Donald Trump's attendance.
  • Alcaraz overtook Sinner in their head-to-head competition, leading 10-5.
  • Alcaraz regained the No. 1 world tennis ranking from Sinner.
  • This was the first time in history that the same two players met in three consecutive Grand Slam finals in one season.
  • Alcaraz's current win-loss record for the year is 61-6.

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