Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka Crowned Champions at 2025 US Open

Historic Victories at Flushing Meadows

Carlos Alcaraz has captured his sixth career grand slam and second US Open title with an impressive victory over Jannik Sinner, delivering a near record-setting performance where he won every set in the tournament except one.

The Spanish champion dominated the final match, defeating Sinner in four sets (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4). This victory marks Alcaraz’s second Grand Slam title of 2025, following his French Open triumph, which was also secured against Sinner in a contrasting five-hour, five-set marathon.

Women’s Championship and Historic Achievement

In the women’s final, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka made history by becoming the first woman since Serena Williams in 2013 and 2014 to win back-to-back US Open titles. She achieved this feat by defeating No. 8 seed Amanda Anisimova in straight sets, 6-3, 7-6(3).

Tournament Highlights and Innovations

The 2025 US Open, part of both the ATP Tour and WTA Tour calendars under the Grand Slam category, was played on hard courts across 17 courts with Laykold surface, including the three main showcourts – Arthur Ashe Stadium, Louis Armstrong Stadium, and Grandstand. This year’s tournament made history by expanding to 15 competition days, featuring the first weekend start to the main draw in the Open Era.

Prize Money and Future Impact

The tournament’s total prize money reached a record $90 million, marking a 20% increase from 2024. The singles champions each received $5,000,000, representing a significant 38.89% increase from the previous year’s payout. As a result of his victory, Alcaraz will reclaim the world No. 1 ranking from Sinner, setting the stage for continued rivalry between these two young champions.