Carlos Alcaraz’s Cheeky Confession About Jannik Sinner Turns Heads After Historic US Open Win

The curtain falls on the US Open, and what a finale it was! Jannik Sinner was taken down by his rival, Carlos Alcaraz, in a stunning display of tennis from the Spaniard. Sinner has long held the hardcourt player title, but it was Alcaraz who claimed the crown in their fifth meeting this season in New York. With this victory, he climbed back to the World No. 1 spot in the ATP rankings, a position he last held in 2022. But Carlos is grateful for more than just the win!

On Sunday, he extended his Big Titles lead over Sinner by defeating the Italian in the US Open final, 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4! Given this was their fifth final face-off, Carlos couldn’t let his rival go without some words. “Really, I just have to start with Jannik. It’s unbelievable what you’re doing during the whole season. Great level through every tournament you’re playing,” he said in his award acceptance speech.

True to his humorous style, Carlos Alcaraz added, “I’m seeing you more than my family, so it’s great to share the court, share the locker room, share everything with you. Watching you improve every day, working really hard with your team, really great people around. So, just congratulations for everything you’re doing and great performance today and during the whole week.” Classic Alcaraz! His words even brought a smile to Sinner in defeat.

1 – Since the US Open’s switch to hard court in 1978, Carlos Alcaraz is now the first player to win multiple Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces before turning 23. Absurd.#USOpen | @usopen @atptour @ATPMediaInfo pic.twitter.com/4VoHaULUNV

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Carlos Alcaraz is having a sensational 2025 season, becoming the first player since the US Open switched to hard courts in 1978 to win multiple Grand Slam titles on all three surfaces before turning 23. With this recent victory, he clinched his sixth major overall and second US Open title, reclaiming the World No. 1 spot from Jannik Sinner once again.

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