"Alcaraz etched his name into tennis history by once again overcoming arch-rival Jannik Sinner to claim his sixth Grand Slam title at the US Open. Sunday's showdown was the third consecutive Grand Slam final between the rivals, with Alcaraz winning in two hours and 42 minutes. The Spaniard remained composed throughout the 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory, showing little sign of the challenge before him."
"Alcaraz has a unique tradition of commemorating his Grand Slam triumphs with tattoos. From inking the date of his first major on his elbow, to a strawberry near his right ankle after his 2023 Wimbledon victory, and Paris's iconic Eiffel Tower on his left ankle, each tattoo tells the story of a milestone in his remarkable journey. On top of that, Alcaraz boldly inked 'CCC' on his left forearm, a lasting tribute to his grandfather's creed 'cabeza, corazón, cojones' (head, heart, b*lls)."
"Speaking to ESPN's Chris McKendry, Mary Joe Fernandez, and James Blake after the match, Alcaraz revealed that while tattooing began as a tradition for his first Major at Flushing Meadows, he had only inscribed the date back then, and he felt he needed to carry on the custom. This time, following a bet, he plans to add two New York-inspired tattoos: the Brooklyn Bridge and the Statue of Liberty."
Carlos Alcaraz won the 2025 US Open by defeating Jannik Sinner in four sets, claiming his sixth Grand Slam title. The match lasted two hours and 42 minutes and represented the third consecutive major final between the rivals. Alcaraz remained composed through a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory. He maintains a tradition of marking Grand Slam triumphs with tattoos, including the date of his first major, a 2023 Wimbledon strawberry, and an Eiffel Tower for Paris. He inked 'CCC' for his grandfather's creed and, following a bet, plans Brooklyn Bridge and Statue of Liberty tattoos even if that breaks a promise to his parents.
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