Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner Battle for #1 ranking at the US Open

As the final Major of the year approaches, tennis fans are eagerly anticipating a potential showdown between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner at the 2025 US Open, which would complete a trilogy of Slam finals, following their earlier meetings this season at the French Open and Wimbledon.

With both players in exceptional form, the stakes couldn’t be higher. Along with competing for the US Open, they are also battling for the #1 ranking, which will be at stake throughout the tournament.

Carlos Alcaraz: A Season of Dominance

Carlos Alcaraz has had a stellar 2025 campaign, boasting a 54–6 win-loss record and 9,540 ATP live ranking points, which will be updated once his points from last year’s US Open drop off. He has already won six titles this year, tying his career best.

Among these titles are three Masters 1000 tournaments, two on clay and the recently won Cincinnati Open. But his crowning achievement this season was winning Roland Garros, where he defeated none other than Sinner in a final for the ages.

Jannik Sinner: Resilience Amidst Suspension

Sinner has also had an excellent year, not withstanding that disappointing defeat in Paris where he squandered three match points. Indeed, Sinner has lost just four times having posted a 31-4 record so far in 2025 and whilst he is only won two titles, both were Majors. He won the Australian Open at the start of the year and captured his first Wimbledon title, exacting revenge on Alcaraz for the French Open final just five weeks ago, having served a WADA suspension from February to May. His ATP live ranking points, once last year’s US Open points drop off, are 9,480.

#1 Ranking on the Line

With their live ranking points so close, the 2025 US Open promises to play a pivotal role in the race for the world #1 ranking. Alcaraz and Sinner are clearly ahead of the field, and a potential showdown in the final at Arthur Ashe Stadium would perfectly determine who has been the best player this season.

Both players will closely watch each other throughout the tournament to reclaim or maintain the top spot. If Alcaraz loses early, Sinner can seize the #1 ranking by advancing just one round further. If Sinner is upset, Alcaraz must match his result to regain the top ranking.

The 2025 US Open is shaping up to be a historic event, with Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner leading the charge for the top spot in men’s tennis. Their potential final clash would not only crown the year’s best player but also set the tone for the rest of the season.

The margins and stakes have never been tighter between these two, and as the tournament unfolds, all eyes will be on Alcaraz and Sinner as they battle for supremacy.