“Amoi da Gigl, Amoi da Gogl”-the Grand Slam tournament among men will take place this year after the old Austrian phrase.
A few weeks ago in Wimbledon, Jannik Sinner against Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the lawn Mekka achieved a successful revenge for his defeat previously suffered in the French Open final.
Now the Spaniard was back in front in Flushing Meadows at the US Open.
Thanks to a strong performance, the 22-year-old prevailed this time unusually clearly 6: 2, 3: 6, 6: 1, 6: 4 (game report >>>).
Sinner: “I just couldn’t” anymore “
“Carlos and his team do an incredible job. I can only congratulate them. He was just better than me today,” said Sinner after the game at the winner’s speech.
The two -year -old South Tyrolean kept his concentration despite the adverse course of the game and tried to push himself again and again in order to be able to turn the game. This Sunday, however, was simply no longer in the fourfold Grand Slam winner. “I tried my best today, but I just couldn’t do it today.”
After all, Sinner was able to comfort himself with a small milestone. At the age of 24 and 22 days he is the youngest player player who was in the final in all four Grand Slam tournaments in the same year.
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His great series of 27 victories at Grand-Slam tournaments on hard court (title at the Australian Open 2024, 2025 and the US Open 2024) has now been torn.
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Despite the disappointment for the final defeat, Sinner tried to move the positive from this season: “Of course I would also like to thank my team. For supporting me, understanding me and we work hard together. It was still a great year for ourselves. We played great games and I am very happy that I can share these moments with you and my family.”
Alcaraz thanks his family
Winner Alcaraz emphasized these words: “It is incredible what you play for a year and how hard you work on yourself with your team. You also played a great tournament here,” the Spaniard tried to donate something comfort to the inferior.
In addition to his team, his thanks went primarily to his own family: “I am very happy that I have my family. You make me better, not only on the pitch, but also as a person. Thank you for that. This title is not only for you. Thank you for your support.”
“This tournament is something very special for me,” he added. “It is a privilege to be part of this tournament. I just feel at home, feel energy and love, and I just try to do my best for you. You made everything easy for me.”
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Alcaraz was not only happy about his 23rd title, he also achieved a feat that did not even make Roger Federer in his impressive career: after Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Mats Wilander, he was the fourth player at least two major titles on all three tops (2024-25 Roland Garros, 2023-24 Wimbledon and after 2022 again at the US Open).
As is well known, Federer only won the sandplace grand slam tournament in Paris (2009) once.
Alcaraz in first place for the fourth time
Alcaraz also dethroned Sinner not only in New York, but also in the ATP ranking. After 65 weeks in a row, the Italian has to leave the tennis throne for the first time since his first takeover. Alcaraz is heading for the fourth time in his career, for the first time since September 2023. However, he only comes to 37 weeks.
He is thus in the eternal ranking in position 17. Ilie Nastase (40 weeks), Andy Murray (41) and Gustavo Kuerten (43), the Iberer will soon overtake.
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