Jannik Sinner has etched his name alongside tennis legends after booking his place in the US Open 2025 final, joining the exclusive company of Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic with a rare Open Era achievement.
One win away from history
The 24-year-old Italian is now just one step away from becoming the first man since 2008 to successfully defend the US Open men’s singles crown. His dominant run at Flushing Meadows has been marked by consistency and precision, with Sinner dropping only two sets en route to the championship match.
In the semifinals, he defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime, showcasing the poise and power that have made him the current World No. 1. His win sets up another blockbuster clash with Carlos Alcaraz, a rivalry that has become the defining narrative of men’s tennis in recent years.
Another chapter in the Jannik Sinner-Carlos Alcaraz rivalry
Sunday’s final will mark the 15th career meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz, and their third consecutive showdown in a Grand Slam final. The two faced off earlier this year at Roland Garros and Wimbledon, with Jannik Sinner establishing himself as a consistent force at the sharp end of major tournaments.
For Sinner, reaching the US Open final also means extending his remarkable streak of five consecutive Grand Slam finals, a feat matched only by Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and Novak Djokovic in the Open Era since 1968.
Joining the ranks of legends
By securing his place in this elite group, Jannik Sinner has entered the conversation among the game’s all-time greats. He has captured four of the last five Grand Slam titles and remains unbeaten at hard-court majors since 2023.
His dominance was nearly absolute earlier this season, when he came within three match points of advancing at Roland Garros, narrowly missing the chance to continue a push toward the sport’s elusive Calendar Grand Slam—an achievement not seen in men’s tennis since 1969.
A defining moment awaits
With history at stake, Sinner now stands on the brink of further cementing his legacy. A successful defense of the US Open crown would not only reinforce his dominance but also mark him as the man who broke through the shadow of the “Big Three” to carve out his own era.
All eyes will be on Arthur Ashe Stadium as Jannik Sinner looks to complete a remarkable campaign against Alcaraz in what promises to be another epic chapter in modern tennis.