Sinner Battles Past Auger-Aliassime to Face Alcaraz in Thrilling US Open Final
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner powered through a challenging match against 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, securing a 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 victory in the US Open semi-finals on Friday to earn a highly anticipated final showdown with Carlos Alcaraz. The defending champion showcased his resilience and skill, overcoming brief resistance and a mid-match medical timeout to set up a blockbuster clash that renews one of tennis’s most electrifying rivalries.
Sinner started strong, dominating the opening set with precise shot-making. In the fifth game, Auger-Aliassime mounted a brief challenge, but Sinner elevated his intensity to hold serve and clinched the set when the Canadian’s backhand sailed wide. However, Auger-Aliassime, appearing in his second New York semi-final, found his footing in the second set. He broke Sinner for a 5-3 lead and leveled the match, showing newfound confidence against the usually relentless Italian.
The third set saw both players trading blows, with Auger-Aliassime matching Sinner’s intensity. Yet, the momentum shifted as Sinner, despite earlier taking a medical timeout for an undisclosed issue, rediscovered his rhythm to close out the set. In the fourth, Auger-Aliassime pushed back with renewed vigor, but Sinner’s clutch serving and composure under pressure sealed the victory.
This win sets the stage for Sinner’s third consecutive major final against Alcaraz, who earlier dazzled on Arthur Ashe Stadium by defeating 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic. The upcoming final promises to be a thrilling chapter in the ongoing rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz, two of the sport’s brightest stars.
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