NEW YORK – Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet for the third consecutive Grand slam final, this time at the US Open, marking an unprecedented era in men’s tennis and echoing a shift reminiscent of Roger Federer‘s dominance. The 2025 US Open final will be a repeat of the Paris and London championship matches, continuing a rivalry that signals a changing of the guard.This marks the first time since 2002 that the year will conclude without Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, or Federer reaching a major final – a definitive end to an era. The pairing of Alcaraz and Sinner in three consecutive major finals (a feat only previously achieved by Nadal and Djokovic between 2011 Wimbledon and 2012 Australian Open) is also a first in the Open Era, dating back to 1968.Alcaraz has been undergoing a “redesign,” according to coach Juan Carlos Ferrero, improving “in everything.” Ferrero noted Alcaraz’s rapid development, stating, “Anything you ask for it comes out very soon…you can trust a lot.” A key component of this evolution is a revamped serve, described as “less robotics, without pause. More natural,” which is already being lauded as a notable weapon.
The upcoming final represents a stark contrast to their 2022 encounter at the Arthur Ashe, where a younger Alcaraz relied heavily on instinct and ultimately succumbed to cramps. Both players have since evolved, mirroring the career trajectories of Nadal, Djokovic, and Federer, who all embraced change and reinvention throughout their careers.
Sinner aims to validate his title and follow in Federer’s footsteps, who last closed a year with a major title in 2008.Since 2024, Alcaraz and Sinner have dominated the ATP circuit, appearing in 17 tournaments together and winning 16 of them.
