US Open, men’s finals
Because of Trump: Alcaraz and Sinner have to wait
Updated on 07.09.2025 – 8:15 p.m.Reading time: 2 min.
The two new tennis superstars are once more facing each other in the final of a Grand Slam. Who prevails this time? Follow the game here in the live ticker.
It is the current gigantic duel in tennis: The two superstars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are facing a Grand Slam final for the third time at the US Open. The final in New York is not only about the triumph, but also about the top position in the world rankings. The Italian Sinner has to defend his title from the previous year to stay first. If the Spaniard Alcaraz triumphs, he replaces Sinner.
At the French Open this year, Alcaraz won an epic duel. Sinner won in Wimbledon. In the professional era since 1968, two players in three Grand Slam tournaments have never faced each other in a row.
Follow the game here live in the ticker from 8 p.m.
Before the match – In contrast to the previous tournament days, in addition to the control at the entrance to the complex, there was another check in front of the Arthur Ashe stage, in which almost 24,000 spectators are expected. Media representatives were also checked by security officers, bags were examined intensively and much more precisely than before.
Before the match – US President Donald Trump has also announced himself for the final in New York. And the head of the government also followed directly: the start of the match was postponed to 8.30 p.m. due to the increased security conditions. The tournament organizers announced this a few minutes before the start of the match.
Before the match – The professional era has never existed in the professional era that they face each other in three Grand Slam endgames within one season. The duel between Sinner and Alcaraz is now even in a row. “You are just too good,” says the inferior Djokovic.