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Carlos Alcaraz just won his second US Open title in a hard-fought match against Jannik Sinner. He now joins an elite group of players with six Grand Slams before age 23 alongside legends like Nadal and Borg. Alcaraz says his practices are specifically focused on improving to beat Sinner, calling their rivalry special. The Spanish star also reclaimed the world number one ranking and aims to finish the season at the top.

Key Points: Alcaraz on Special Rivalry with Sinner After US Open Win

  • Alcaraz leads head-to-head rivalry against Sinner with 10-5 record
  • Both players are splitting Grand Slam titles in their ongoing competition
  • Alcaraz recaptured world number one ranking from Sinner after US Open
  • The 22-year-old joins Borg and Nadal with six majors before turning 23
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My practices are just focused...: Alcaraz on his special rivalry with Sinner

US Open champion Carlos Alcaraz reflects on his special rivalry with Jannik Sinner, saying they push each other to the limit and his practices focus on beating the Italian.

"My practices are just focused to see how I can be better just to beat Jannik. - Carlos Alcaraz"

New York, September 10

The newly-crowned US Open Champion Carlos Alcaraz reflected on his ongoing rivalry with Jannik Sinner, saying that the back-and-forth contest with the Italian is special and they "push each other to limit every time".

The trade of Grand Slam titles between Sinner and Alcaraz, two of tennis' rising stars continued during the US Open, as the latter secured a hard-fought win by 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 victory on Sunday to capture his sixth major title and second US Open title.

The 22-year-old is now one of the only three men in the Open Era to secure six Grand Slams before turning 23, alongside Bjorn Borg and compatriot Rafael Nadal. Despite the immense competitiveness between these two, it is Alcaraz who gets to enjoy the bigger advantage head-to-head, with a 10-5 lead.

Speaking on his rivalry with Sinner on NBC's TODAY show, as quoted by ATP Tour's official website, Alcaraz said, "For me it is great. I think we push each other to the limit every time. My practices are just focused to see how I can be better just to beat Jannik. So I think the rivalry, it is special, splitting Grand Slams, fighting for the great things."

Alcaraz also recaptured his world number one ATP Rankings from Sinner for the first time since 2023. This season, he has a tour-leading 61 wins, just six losses and seven titles. He would be aiming to carry this momentum during the last two months of the season and earn the ATP Year-End world number one honour.

- ANI

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Priya S
Their matches are always edge-of-the-seat stuff! Reminds me of the Federer-Nadal rivalry but with new energy. Hope Indian players can learn from their training focus and dedication. We need such rivalries in Indian tennis too!
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Michael C
While I appreciate their rivalry, I feel the media is overhyping it a bit. They're both great players but let's not forget there are other talented players on tour too. The focus should be on the entire competitive field, not just two players.
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Ananya R
Alcaraz's humility despite his achievements is so refreshing! The way he acknowledges Sinner's role in pushing him shows great sportsmanship. Indian athletes should take note - true champions respect their competitors 🙏
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Sarah B
Six Grand Slams before 23 is just insane! The next generation of tennis is in good hands. Their rivalry is exactly what the sport needed after the Big 3 era. Can't wait to see more epic matches between them!
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Vikram M
As a tennis coach in Mumbai, I use Alcaraz-Sinner matches to show my students how modern tennis should be played. Their speed, power, and tactical intelligence are something else! Hope our Indian youngsters are watching and learning 💪

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