At 2 AM tomorrow, the climax of the 2025 US Open men’s singles will be replayed, featuring World No.1, defending champion, and Italy’s prodigy Sinner against World No.2, 2022 US Open champion, and Spain’s all-around fighter Alcaraz—a peak battle of the chosen ones, thrilling and magnificent.

This marks the 15th career meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz, their fifth encounter this season, and notably the third consecutive Grand Slam final (French Open, Wimbledon, US Open) they have contested this year, setting a new men’s tennis record since the Open Era began in 1968. Previously, only the Big Three—Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic—had managed to meet in consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season. Now, the chosen ones Sinner and Alcaraz have surpassed that benchmark.

Asin Battle Season 15, the 2025 US Open final, a crucial and far-reaching clash between the chosen ones. Both Sinner and Alcaraz are making their second appearance in the US Open final; both triumphed in their first US Open final appearances with glory and celebration.

At the 2022 US Open, the 19-year-old Alcaraz reached his first US Open final and defeated Norway’s rising star Ruud in four sets to claim his maiden Grand Slam title, becoming the youngest World No.1 since the ATP computer rankings were introduced in 1973. In the 2024 US Open, now World No.1 Sinner made his first final appearance and defeated American Fritz in straight sets to win his second Grand Slam trophy.

The outcome of the 2025 US Open final will not only determine the champion but also decide who will top the world rankings updated next Monday. Just like the 2022 US Open final between Alcaraz and Ruud, where the winner claimed both the title and the No.1 ranking, this year’s final echoes history. Will Alcaraz once again realize his dream in 2025?

Three weeks ago, in the Cincinnati Masters final, when Alcaraz led Sinner 5-0 in the first set, Sinner was forced to retire due to gastroenteritis, allowing Alcaraz to easily claim his eighth Masters title and extend his head-to-head lead to 9-5. After the match, Alcaraz comforted Sinner courtside, wishing him a speedy recovery for the upcoming US Open, but expressed in the interview his disappointment: “This is not the way I wanted to win the title.”

At 2 AM tomorrow, the 15th season of the Asin battle continues, with the vigorous World No.1 Italian prodigy Sinner facing the World No.2 Spanish warrior Alcaraz once more across the net. They compete not only for the US Open crown but also for the top spot in next Monday’s world rankings. If the previous showdown three weeks ago did not live up to the hopes of players and fans, tomorrow’s clash of the chosen ones will surely be thrilling and spectacular.

Alcaraz faces Sinner, who shattered his dream of a third consecutive Wimbledon title in 2025, and this strong opponent who has held the No.1 ranking continuously since June 2024. Confronting Sinner’s terrifying 27-match winning streak in hard-court Grand Slams over two seasons, is Alcaraz truly ready?

Alcaraz must thoroughly learn from his valuable experience beating Sinner 7-6, 6-1 in the Rome Masters final this year. As American legend and 2003 US Open champion Roddick said, “Alcaraz used many tactics in that final, moving Sinner deep and wide from the baseline, then suddenly dropping short balls to bring him in, making Sinner run and lose balance, unable to hit comfortably, ultimately allowing Alcaraz a composed victory.” Alcaraz himself summarized, “Tactically, this was my best match. I stayed highly focused throughout, applied my strategy well, and played consistently at a high level from start to finish.”

Alcaraz must also deeply reflect on his painful loss after being overturned by Sinner in the 2025 Wimbledon final. After his dream of a three-peat was shattered, Alcaraz analyzed the defeat: “My serve, especially the second serve, was poor, giving Sinner many chances to attack early and forcing me into defensive positions. When I was constantly defending and running side to side, the match became very difficult. Meanwhile, I failed to put pressure on Sinner’s second serve, allowing him to serve relaxed and hold serve easily. This was the biggest difference between us in the Wimbledon final.”

Looking at Alcaraz’s impressive performance in the first six rounds of the 2025 US Open, where he won all matches in straight sets, including a dominant semifinal victory over Djokovic—who holds 24 Grand Slam titles and four US Open championships (2011, 2015, 2018, 2023)—it’s clear his serve has improved significantly, balancing aggression and consistency on both first and second serves. His offense is more aggressive, especially when returning second serves, taking initiative to attack. His defense remains rock-solid, often pulling off stunning comebacks that amaze spectators. Additionally, his net play and drop shots have become unpredictable and troublesome for opponents. As Swedish tennis legend Wilander praised, “Alcaraz has made extraordinary upgrades in movement, hitting, and serving. He now plays not only fast but also accurately.”

At 2 AM tomorrow, in the 2025 US Open final, Alcaraz vs. Sinner—witness how the chosen ones’ ultimate showdown unfolds in a thrilling and spectacular fashion.

(Source: Tennis Home, Author: Qicai Doufen)