When people heard that Jannik Sinner made it to the US Open finals, they immediately knew that it would be an amazing game to watch. The Italian player would face off against Carlos Alcaraz, resulting in a battle between the No. 1 and No. 2 players in the male tennis world. On Sunday, September 7th, they played their game, and it was Carlos Alcaraz who won the tournament, taking home the $5.000.000 first prize. But don’t worry, the second player will receive an award of $2.5 million as well! Keep reading to discover more about the intense rivalry between the players.
Carlos Alcaraz Wins The Final in Four Sets
After losing to Jannik Sinner at Wimbledon just two months ago, Carlos Alcaraz and his trainer immediately began working on strategies to ensure he wouldn’t lose again. Apparently, they discovered something they could work on, but chose to keep the details a secret. If they were to change it, Jannik would be able to change his personal techniques, making it impossible to keep up with each other’s progress. The hard work paid off as Carlos Alcaraz won the US Open Final in four sets with 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, and 6-4. This was enough to bring home the victory and add a second US Open title to his record.
A Special Rivalry Between The Best Players in The World
During Alcaraz’s speech, he jokingly said that he and Jannik Sinner see each other more than he sees his own family. The two players have met each other in at least five finals this year and continue to give each other a real challenge. This is a beautiful part about the sport, as both young athletes are still evolving their skills to new levels each time they meet each other. The best part? We get to watch their beautiful game of an incredible sport at the highest level!
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