Jannik Sinner lets go of his crown. Holding from the title to the US Open, the Italian was swept this Sunday evening by Carlos Alcaraz on the Central of New York (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4). Imperial, the Spaniard had a slight absence in the 2nd round, before going to offer himself the 6th Grand Slam of his career, the second on the courts of Flushing Meadows where he won in 2022, at only 19 years old.
With six major coronations, the new world n ° 1 is now one of the 13 best players in history in the Open era (since 1969). He notably also equals Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg, excuse a little. Mats Wilander and John McENROE are the next in his viewfinder.
If this final against Jannik Sinner did not reach the summits observed in Roland-Garros, where the two men had fought a terrible battle for 5:29, Carlos Alcaraz confirmed that he was often the most solid in great moments. Impressive in the service, capable of varying the game and disturbing the Italian, the Spaniard put his opponent underwater, without letting him out.
After 2:40 am of play and 40 winning shots, against only 20 for his rival, with whom he maintains a “very beautiful relationship”, the Murcian was able to give free rein to his joy. With his arms on the cross in front of his clan, a smile to the ears, he probably realized that he had just won his second Grand Slam of the season. The two men have shared all the adults for two years, it is now 4-4. The match may continue next year.
