Quick Served Day 13 — It Comes Down To This
Andy Roddick breaks down the men’s semifinals, which set up a third straight Sinner-Alcaraz Grand Slam final.
While their dominance has been impressive, Andy also praises Novak Djokovic for his remarkable 2025 season and his candid remarks after his match.
Plus, get Andy’s insights on the women’s final between Aryna Sabalenka and Amanda Anisimova and learn what each player will need to do to win the US Open.
Don’t miss the full Day 13 recap! Enjoy the tennis.
*Results from end of play on September 5.
Sinner, Alcaraz Set For Historic US Open Final
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the first players in the Open Era to meet in three Grand Slam finals in a single season. The next chapter of their rivalry will not only result in either Sinner’s fifth or Alcaraz’s sixth major title, the winner also takes the World No. 1 ranking.
Sinner, who’s been No. 1 since June 2024, fought past No. 25 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 Friday night.
Sinner became the youngest man to reach all four Slam finals in a season and a successful US Open title defense would mark his fourth-straight hard court major. To do so, he’ll need to improve his 1-6 record against Alcaraz since 2024.
It's great for the sport having rivalries, having hopefully great matches in front of us. I'm someone who loves these challenges, and I love to put myself in these positions and to see how it goes.
Jannik Sinner
The first Sinner-Alcaraz major final of the season gave us an epic comeback win by Alcaraz in Paris. Then, Sinner spoiled his rival’s dream of a three-peat in Wimbledon. What will happen Sunday?
Alcaraz reached his second US Open final after a 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 sweep over Novak Djokovic. The Spaniard can become the first man in the Open Era to win the US Open without dropping a set.
Djokovic, 38, made the semifinals at all four Slams this season, losing to Sinner or Alcaraz in the last three. This is now the first season where Djokovic, Rafa Nadal or Roger Federer have not reached a major final since 2002.
Alcaraz has advanced to the final in each of the last eight events he’s played and has a 44-2 record since April.
I am just getting to know myself much better, what I need on and off the court. The things that I'm doing off the court I think I'm doing really well, which help a lot, and to play my best tennis. I think it's getting better.
Carlos Alcaraz
Before turning 23, the Spaniard has already reached his seventh major final, holding a 5–1 record in the first six.
Regardless of Sunday’s result, Alcaraz and Sinner will combine to win the last eight majors.
After Sinner retired in their finals match in Cincinnati, Alcaraz improved to a 9-5 record against him.
The men’s final is scheduled for 2:00 PM Sunday (Eastern Time).
Women’s Final: Anisimova vs. Sabalenka
4:00 PM: No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No. 8 Amanda Anisimova
In a rematch of their Wimbledon semifinal, Sabalenka can get revenge and win her fourth major. The World No. 1 can become the first woman since Serena Williams to win back-to-back US Open titles.
Anisimova has another chance to win her first major title seven weeks after her 6-0, 6-0 Wimbledon final loss. She can become the third different American to win a major this year by beating Sabalenka in the final.
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1 — Since the ATP rankings were first published in 1973, the ATP's No. 1 and No. 2 will meet in all four men's singles finals at Grand Slam events in a season for the first time.
5 — Players to defeat Novak Djokovic on hard, clay and grass courts at ATP level events: Roger Federer, Rafa Nadal, Andy Murray, Jannik Sinner, and Carlos Alcaraz.
27 — The number of consecutive matches Jannik Sinner has won at hard court Grand Slam events.
Day 12 poll results: 89% of respondents correctly predicted the Sinner-Alcaraz final. Credit to the 3% of respondents who were rooting for a Djokovic-Auger-Aliassime final.
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