ESPN | As Alcaraz wins the US Open title, can anyone challenge the Big Two?

NEW YORK — Carlos Alcaraz threw his arms in the air, before a wide smile spread across his face and he crouched down on his knees. He had just won the 2025 US Open title, in front of a captivated crowd of 24,000 on Arthur Ashe Stadium. But his real celebration could wait.

Before anything else, he needed to hug and congratulate his opponent Jannik Sinner. The pair — fiercest of rivals on the court but genuine friends off of it — were all smiles and compliments as they met at the net. They then walked off the court with their arms wrapped over one another’s shoulders in a show of genuine admiration.  read more