Sixth Grand Slam aged 22
No doubt about it now. Alcaraz can become an all-time great.
That is his sixth Grand Slam at the age of just 22. He has won the French, Wimbledon and US all twice. Just the Australian Open remains.
For some perspective, John McEnroe won seven Slams across his career and Boris Becker got six.
Sinner, 24, has four Slam victories to his name.
Our new world No1
He has not just snatched a $5million cheque and the US Open trophy from Sinner today.
Alcaraz has also leapfrogged his rival in the rankings and is the new world No1.
Sinner 2-6 6-3 1-6 4-6 Alcaraz
Carlos Alcaraz take a bow. That was simply sensational.
Jannik Sinner rarely gets overpowered and his defensive skills made to look ordinary tonight.
Alcaraz has essentially dismantled him aside from that second set.
Sinner had just ONE break point throughout the entire match. WOW!
Sinner saved two match points and forced deuce in the final game. But a forehand followed up with a smash got him a third championship. He then, obviously, won it with an ace.
It was a serving masterclass throughout. 130mph+ bombs, followed up by ruthless forehands and then the finesse of dropshots.
It had Sinner charging all over the court and looking perplexed at what to do. His game did not have the weapons to fight back.
When Alcaraz is playing like that he is unbeatable.
Game, Set & Match – Carlos Alcaraz wins the US Open
Sinner 2-6 6-3 1-6 4-5 Alcaraz*
Sinner delays what feels like the inevitable.
Solid enough hold but the damage has been done by the pure consistent power of Alcaraz tonight.
He only has to hold his nerve now.
By the way, we have been on Donald Trump watch. He left his seat for around 45 minutes earlier in the game but has returned for the conclusion of this.
Sinner* 2-6 6-3 1-6 3-5 Alcaraz
Alcaraz is nearly there. One more game.
And it is fair to ask, John Isner is that you? Alcaraz has been serving so well it would make the 2m/6ft 10in tall American icon proud.
Again it is a masterclass of how to find the lines when serving. Another hold to love.
Sinner looks a beaten man. He can’t lay a glove on these rockets.
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