Revealed: Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner's next stop following US Open clash

2025 US Open final gave fans another chapter in the growing rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. It was the third straight time the pair had collided in a Grand Slam final, underscoring their dominance in the sport. Now, attention shifts to where the world’s top two players will head next as the season continues to intensify.

Carlos Alcaraz set for back-to-back tournaments

Alcaraz, the newly crowned World No. 1, will not be taking much of a break after his triumph in New York. The Spaniard is confirmed to feature at the Laver Cup in San Francisco this weekend. It marks his second appearance in the event, where he previously helped Team Europe secure victory with wins against Ben Shelton and Taylor Fritz.

Following that, Carlos Alcaraz will travel to Asia for his debut at the Kinoshita Group Japan Open Tennis Championships in Tokyo, an ATP 500 tournament. The event provides him with a chance to further consolidate his lead in the battle for the prestigious ATP Year-End No. 1 title, presented by PIF.

Jannik Sinner returns to familiar ground in Beijing

While Alcaraz heads to Japan, Jannik Sinner will turn his focus to the China Open in Beijing. The Italian has fond memories of the tournament, having lifted the trophy in 2023 and reaching the final the following year. His return to Beijing offers him another opportunity to showcase his hard-court prowess and keep pressure on Alcaraz in the rankings race.

Shanghai showdown on the horizon

Both stars are expected to reunite in the same draw at the Rolex Shanghai Masters, one of the final ATP Masters 1000 events of the season. The tournament could serve as another pivotal battleground in their year-long duel for supremacy.

The battle for year-end glory

Carlos Alcaraz currently holds the upper hand in the chase for the ATP Year-End No. 1 honour, aiming to secure the accolade for the second time after his 2022 success. However, with Jannik Sinner in relentless pursuit, every upcoming match could prove decisive in determining who ends the year as the sport’s top player.

Their rivalry continues to captivate the tennis world, and with high-stakes tournaments looming, fans can expect more fireworks when these two next share the court.