"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 complimentary words as they met at the net."
"After handily winning his quarterfinal match on Tuesday, Novak Djokovic, the 24-time major champion who has spent more weeks at No. 1 than anyone in history, acknowledged it would be difficult to beat Alcaraz in the semifinals and then would be a challenge if he were to face Sinner in the final. But he sounded optimistic. "We know that they are the two best players in the world," he told reporters."
Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win the 2025 US Open and claim his sixth major title. The final was the third straight major final meeting between the two and drew a captivated crowd of 24,000 at Arthur Ashe Stadium. Alcaraz and Sinner shared a warm exchange at the net and left the court with arms over each other’s shoulders. The match emphasized a clear hierarchy in men’s tennis with Alcaraz and Sinner separated from the rest. Novak Djokovic acknowledged their status while remaining optimistic despite losing to Alcaraz in the semifinals.
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