Three years ago, under the Arthur Ashe lights, Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz delivered a five-set epic that became an instant classic, with the Spaniard marching toward his first Grand Slam crown and foreshadowing the era to come. Fast forward to today, and history felt poetic: Alcaraz once again stood tall, striking the championship point to claim the US Open throne, his second hard-court major, and sealing his status as the emperor of the tennis world. Across the net, Sinner was left shattered, his dream slipping away under the weight of missed chances and costly lapses. And yes, there are reasons: deep, technical reasons for why this battle tilted so decisively in Carlos’s favor.

Points win on the first serve

When a Grand Slam battle unfolds, it’s never just about raw

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