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Carlos Alcaraz is set to make history at the 2025 US Open, entering Sunday’s final with the opportunity to become the first man in the Open Era to win the tournament without losing a set[1]. He has advanced through six matches in New York, dropping only 58 games in 18 sets—a testament to his remarkable consistency and dominance during the event[1].

The final, which was delayed to 2:30 p.m. ET due to increased security measures, will feature Alcaraz against Jannik Sinner[3]. This marks the third consecutive Grand Slam final in which these two young stars have faced each other—an unprecedented feat in the Open Era[3]. The French Open saw Alcaraz save three championship points to claim the title over Sinner, but Sinner reversed the outcome at Wimbledon. Alcaraz currently leads their head-to-head record 9-5[3].

His route to the final included an impressive straight-sets victory over Novak Djokovic (6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2) in the semifinals, confirming Alcaraz’s return to the US Open final for the first time in four years[6]. Throughout the tournament, Alcaraz’s serve has been a significant weapon, with him being broken only once before the final[7]. This performance comes a year after a disappointing second-round exit, underlining his rapid improvement and consistency in Grand Slam play[6].

Alcaraz’s 2025 season has seen him reach new milestones: he won his first indoor hardcourt title, became the youngest player to win ATP 500 titles on all four modern surfaces, and completed the set of major clay titles by winning the Italian Open for the first time[2]. He also made the quarterfinals at all four majors for the first time, reached his third consecutive major final at the US Open, and is now seeking his sixth major title[2].

Alcaraz has proven exceptionally resilient and versatile, claiming titles on grass, clay, and hard courts for the third straight year and notching his 250th career victory earlier in the season[2]. A fifth major title at Roland Garros and finals appearances at Wimbledon and now the US Open have solidified his status among the game’s elite[4].

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