They'll still play the full U.S. Open starting Sunday in New York, but it might save some time to skip ahead to the men's final on Sept. 7.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are locked in a tennis rivalry that is shaping up to be among the sport's greatest. They've even been dubbed "Sincaraz." Their epic, more-than-five-hour match at the French Open demonstrated this,

Jannik Sinner Sends Message Before Facing Carlos Alcaraz in Cincinnati Open Final originally appeared on Athlon Sports. It comes as no surprise that the world No. 1 and No. 2 are back again for the Cincinnati Open final. Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz on Monday for the title.

US Open 2025 semifinal sets stage as Novak Djokovic battles to deny rising stars Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz

Sinner and Alcaraz have faced off in the last two Grand Slam finals. Alcaraz saved three championship points to defend his French Open crown, and Sinner got revenge to win Wimbledon a few weeks later. They’re primed to meet in the US Open final, where they’d also play for the world No. 1 spot. But Djokovic wants to “mess up” those plans.

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have already met in three finals this season, in Rome, Roland Garros and Wimbledon.

The highly-anticipated final at the Cincinnati Open came to a sad ending on Monday, as World No. 1 Jannik Sinner was forced to retire from the match against No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz while trailing 5-0 due to illness. With the result, Alcaraz wins his third Masters 1000 title of the season and his eighth overall in his storied young career.

Jannik Sinner will take on fellow compatriot Lorenzo Musetti in the quarter-finals of the US Open. The defending champion has not faced Musseti since the 2023 season and both players are currently at the zenith of their careers.