Carlos Alcaraz wins the US Open: how the Spaniard defeated Sinner and received a record prize.

Alcaraz wins at the US Open

According to The Sun: Carlos Alcaraz celebrates his return to the top by conquering the US Open and receiving the largest prize in tennis history.

In the final of his legendary rivalry with Jannik Sinner, Alcaraz claimed victory with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. The match was delayed due to traffic congestion caused by the arrival of the US president.

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The arrival of President Donald Trump caused traffic jams and delayed the start of the match by half an hour, resulting in tens of thousands of fans being stuck outside the stadium.

Although this match was not the most thrilling in their rivalry, 22-year-old Alcaraz likely had no doubt about his victory — his name was once again on everyone's lips in New York, for the first time since 2022.

With a prize of 5 million dollars ($3.7 million) in his pocket, he can surely afford some golf entertainment with Sergio Garcia.

Around the final: delays and emotions

This was the third major final in three months involving the two best tennis players in the world. The last time this happened in men's tennis was in 1964.

Unfortunately, Arthur Ashe Stadium, whose roof was closed due to bad weather, was half-empty at the start of the match.

All players underwent strict security checks reminiscent of an airport, implemented due to the president's visit.

“This is just madness,” said Martina Navratilova, an 18-time Grand Slam champion.

“All major tournaments have roofs. They start on time. People paid thousands of dollars for these tickets. After the start, it was half-empty here, usually it’s loud.”

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Alcaraz, who arrived at the stadium early to avoid delays, admitted that he was most nervous about the presence of VIP guests.

However, despite the nerves, he displayed impressive play, breaking Sinner's defense after the opening set, which lasted 37 minutes.

Alcaraz ended the first set with a clear advantage, his game was as energetic as his tidy hairstyle. Sinner tried to break the momentum in the second set to lift the crowd's spirits.

However, Alcaraz took the lead in the fourth set after a double fault from Sinner, eventually closing out the match and claiming his sixth title before turning 23.

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“I am grateful to everyone who made this tournament possible. We all feel at home,” said Alcaraz.

“I want to say to Carlos and his entire team, you are doing a great job; there is a lot of hard work behind this,” added Sinner.

Success of Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open is a testament not only to his athletic talent but also to the seriousness of competitive spirit in modern tennis. His victory over Jannik Sinner marked the climax of their rivalry, which is just gaining momentum. Despite the delays, spectators had the opportunity to witness a historic moment that adds a special charm to this prestigious tournament.