Jannik Sinner to Alter Strategy Following US Open Loss to Carlos Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner, reflecting on his defeat in the 2025 US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, acknowledged that his perceived predictability played a significant role in his loss. Sinner indicated a willingness to evolve his game, stating he would work on certain aspects of his serve. He expressed a primary goal of becoming a better tennis player, even if it meant sacrificing some matches to implement changes and introduce more unpredictability. Alcaraz secured the victory with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, thereby ending Sinner’s impressive 27-match unbeaten streak on hard-court Grand Slam. With this win, Alcaraz will ascend to the number one world ranking on Monday, reclaiming the top spot after September 2023. Sinner praised Alcaraz’s performance, highlighting improvements compared to their Wimbledon match. Sinner emphasized that Alcaraz handled the situation better and deserved the win. Sinner remained proud of his season, marked by four Grand Slam finals, including two victories. He is focused on finishing the year strongly. Sinner plans to change small elements of his serve with the aim of making a substantial difference and is eager for future matches.