Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 (Xinhua) -- Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 to win the US Open men's singles title for the second time on Sunday.

With this victory, the 22-year-old Spaniard secured his second Grand Slam title of the season and became the second-youngest player in the Open Era to win six Grand Slam titles after Bjorn Borg.

Alcaraz will also return to world number one in the ATP rankings for the first time since September 2023.

Since Novak Djokovic lifted the 2023 US Open trophy, all eight Grand Slam men's singles titles have been shared between Alcaraz and Sinner.

"I want to start with Jannik. It is unbelievable what you have done this season," Alcaraz said on the trophy ceremony. "I see you more than my family, and it's great to share the court and the locker room with you. You improve every day working with your team, so congratulations to you, and it was a great performance this whole tournament."

"I tried my best today. I couldn't do more," the 24-year-old Italian replied. "You are doing an amazing job. I know there's a lot of hard work behind this performance today, you were better than me. Enjoy it. It's a great moment." ■

Carlos Alcaraz (L) of Spain serves during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a return during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Jannik Sinner of Italy hits a return during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Winner Carlos Alcaraz (R) of Spain and runner-up Jannik Sinner of Italy pose with their trophies after their men's singles final match at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a return during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a return during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Winner Carlos Alcaraz (R) of Spain kisses his trophy as runner-up Jannik Sinner of Italy looks at him after their men's singles final match at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates scoring during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain celebrates after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz (L) of Spain greets Jannik Sinner of Italy after their men's singles final match at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain hits a return during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Wu Xiaoling)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain poses with his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Jannik Sinner of Italy poses with his trophy during the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain kisses his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

Carlos Alcaraz of Spain holds up his trophy after winning the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S. President Donald Trump (front 1st R) watches the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)

U.S. President Donald Trump (C) watches the men's singles final match between Carlos Alcaraz of Spain and Jannik Sinner of Italy at the 2025 US Open tennis championships in New York, the United States, Sept. 7, 2025. (Xinhua/Li Rui)