Carlos Alcaraz has once again written a golden chapter in tennis history by capturing his second U.S. Open title. In a thrilling final that kept the crowd on edge until the very last point, the 22-year-old from Murcia defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, not only lifting the 2025 U.S. Open trophy but also regaining the No. 1 spot in the world rankings of tennis players.
© Clive BrunskillWith his final winning shot, Alcaraz erupted in pure joy. The tension built up throughout the tournament gave way to tears of emotion, a moment immediately captured by the cameras. Fully aware of the magnitude of this win, he couldn’t hold back: this was his sixth Grand Slam title, cementing his place among the best players in tennis.
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© Clive BrunskillHe then sprinted to share the victory with his closest circle, his father, Carlos Alcaraz Sr.; his brother Álvaro; his coach and mentor, Juan Carlos Ferrero; his fitness trainer, Juanjo Moreno; and his manager, Albert Molina.
The celebration was marked by hugs loaded with symbolism.
“This has been the best tournament I’ve ever played in my life,” Alcaraz said, acknowledging, “Winning here again and returning to No. 1 means so much. My level of consistency throughout the tournament has been very, very high. I’m proud, because it’s something I’ve been working on, being truly consistent,” he confessed at the post-match press conference.
© Clive BrunskillHe also dedicated heartfelt words to his loved ones:
"I’m so proud of the people around me. Every achievement I’ve earned is thanks to you, and this one is yours too. I’m lucky to have part of my family here: my brother, my uncle, and my father. I love you. And to my mom and my younger siblings watching from home, I love you too.”
© Clive BrunskillThey, in turn, showered him with praise. “Carlitos did it perfectly; his dynamism turned into aggression. Hopefully, he’ll go very far; he has a huge future ahead of him,” Ferrero told Cadena Ser, a Spanish news outlet.
His father echoed the pride: “It’s unbelievable…It’s incredible that at only 22 years old he already has six Grand Slams,” he said. “We’re very happy, very proud. Now, time to celebrate.” And celebrate they did!
© Jean CatuffeAfter the young player posed for the traditional family photo on the court at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Alcaraz and his team headed to the locker room, where the party truly began.
© Clive BrunskillWith laughter and unrestrained emotions, they popped bottles and showered themselves in champagne bubbles, a ritual that captures both triumph and the unity of a team that worked so hard to reach the top.
© Clive Brunskill“It’s special when you make your coach feel like you played perfectly. It’s not easy, because he always demands the best. He doesn’t say it often, but I think he was right tonight. I played perfectly. If you want to win the U.S. Open, if you want to beat Jannik, you have to play like that. And today, I did,” Alcaraz admitted, visibly moved.
