Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 5, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner celebrates winning his semi final match against Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime REUTERS/Mike Segar
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Defending champion Jannik Sinner battled past 25th seed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4 in the U.S. Open semi-finals on Friday to set up a blockbuster title clash with Carlos Alcaraz and renew one of the sport's most compelling rivalries.
Shortly after Alcaraz wove his magic to dismantle 24-times Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic at Arthur Ashe Stadium, the usually machine-like Sinner misfired at times but prevailed to ensure a third successive major final with the Spaniard.
