The 2025 US Open men’s final between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has been delayed and is now scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time, 30 minutes later than planned, due to heightened security measures and to allow fans extra time to reach their seats[1].
This marks the third consecutive Grand Slam final featuring Sinner and Alcaraz—making them the first pair in the Open Era to contest three Slam men’s singles finals in a season. Alcaraz previously saved three championship points against Sinner to win the Roland Garros final, but Sinner took revenge by winning Wimbledon. Alcaraz leads their head-to-head series 9-5[1].
Live updates from the match indicate that Alcaraz won the first set with a strong serving performance[2]. Sinner responded by breaking Alcaraz’s serve in the second set, ending Alcaraz’s streak of thirteen straight points on serve and leveling the match at one set all before entering the third set. The momentum has shifted several times, with both players showcasing stretches of dominance and resilience in front of a lively Arthur Ashe Stadium crowd[3].
The US Open, taking place at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, is in its 145th edition as the fourth and final Grand Slam of the year. Last year, Sinner earned his first US Open title, while Aryna Sabalenka became the women’s singles champion[2].