NEW YORK -- Three years after winning his first major title and becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed his place atop the sport with another win at the US Open.

On Sunday, facing rival Jannik Sinner for the third straight major final, Alcaraz, from Spain, utilized his powerful forehand, ever-improving serve and electric athleticism for a 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory in a relatively swift 2 hours, 42 minutes. In doing so, he took back the world's top ranking from Sinner, after a 65-week run, and extended his head-to-head record to 10-5 over the Italian player.

After Alcaraz secured the win with an ace on his third championship point, he threw his hands in the air above his head before crouching over on his knees with his trademark smile radiating across

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