Sinner to Focus on Tactical Changes Following US Open Final Loss

Jannik Sinner analyzed his defeat in the 2025 US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz, identifying predictability as a weakness in his game. The loss has underscored the areas where he needs to improve. Sinner revealed his intention to adjust his serve and introduce more tactical variety into his play. Sinner is ready to embrace losses in order to experiment with these changes, with the ultimate goal of developing into a better tennis player. Alcaraz emerged victorious with a score of 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4, ending Sinner’s impressive streak of 27 consecutive wins on hard-court Grand Slam. Alcaraz will return to the world number one spot on Monday, after having last held the position in September 2023. Sinner observed Alcaraz’s improvements, particularly in serving and overall execution, compared to their previous match at Wimbledon. Sinner acknowledged Alcaraz’s superior performance, acknowledging he handled the pressure better. Sinner remains proud of his season, highlighting his accomplishment of reaching four Grand Slam finals. He is committed to ending the year on a strong note. Sinner plans to make slight modifications to his serve, anticipating these adjustments will have a significant impact on his game. He also looks forward to future matches where he will be challenging for the top spot.