Carlos Alcaraz triumphed over Jannik Sinner with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 in the U.S. Open final on Sunday. This victory marks Alcaraz's second title at Flushing Meadows and his sixth overall in Grand Slam tournaments. The match was notable as it was the third consecutive Grand Slam final where these two young rivals faced off for the championship.

The event was attended by former President Donald Trump, who was seated in a sponsor’s suite at Arthur Ashe Stadium. His presence elicited a mixed response from the crowd, with both cheers and boos when he waved to fans and appeared on the videoboards after the first set.

The match experienced a delay of about 30 minutes due to thousands of fans waiting in line to pass through heightened security measures. This was the first time a sitting president attended the U.S. Open since Bill Clinton in 2000.

Alcaraz, the No. 2 seed, started strong under a closed roof, which was necessary due to rain earlier in the day. He aimed to avenge his previous loss to Sinner at Wimbledon just two months prior. With this win, Alcaraz improved his head-to-head record against Sinner to 10-5 and claimed his second U.S. Open title, while Sinner, the defending champion and No. 1 seed, fell to 6-4 in major titles against Alcaraz.

This victory also allowed Alcaraz, a 22-year-old from Spain, to reclaim the No. 1 ranking from Sinner, who is 24 and hails from Italy. The two players have dominated men's tennis recently, winning the last eight Grand Slam titles between them and 10 of the last 13. Novak Djokovic, whom Alcaraz defeated in the semifinals, secured the other three titles during this period.

Sunday's match was historic, as it marked the first time in tennis history that the same two players competed against each other in three consecutive Grand Slam finals within a single season. Alcaraz's win at the U.S. Open adds to his growing legacy in the sport.