The 2025 US Open men’s singles ended with a bang! Following a tense matchup, Carlos Alcaraz finally secured a win over Jannik Sinner in the final match, with a scoreline of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4. It wasn’t just a proof of skill, but of the Spaniard’s smart tactics that impressed the entire world. This win certainly deserves an honorable reward that goes beyond the $5M cheque. And what can be bigger than getting the trophy from Ivan Lendl himself?

But wait… Who exactly is Ivan Lendl, and what is his connection to the US Open? Let’s find out!

Who is Ivan Lendl?

Landl was born in Czechoslovakia in 1960, and by 1992, he had become an American citizen. He was born into a family that boasts of tennis royalty, with his father, Jiri, a lawyer and a former #15-ranked Czech tennis player, an

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