Monday Match Analysis Steve Flink on Alcaraz, Sinner & US Open 2025 | Monday Match Analysis
Sep 13, 2025
Steve Flink, a Hall-of-Fame tennis writer, joins to discuss the thrilling conclusion of the US Open 2025. He breaks down Carlos Alcaraz's stunning victory over Jannik Sinner, highlighting Alcaraz's improved serving and consistency. The conversation dives into Novak Djokovic's uncertain future and potential retirement. Flink also examines the competitive landscape, addressing rising players like Sinner and the pressure they face. Additionally, he weighs in on Taylor Fritz's quarterfinal disappointment and Felix Auger-Aliassime's promising potential.
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Alcaraz’s New Sustained Peak
- Carlos Alcaraz delivered his most consistent Grand Slam showing, losing serve only three times and not dropping a set until the final.
- That sustained level appears to be a maturation rather than a single-tournament fluke.
Sinner’s Self-Inflicted Tightness
- Jannik Sinner pressed too hard in the final and showed visible frustration that worsened his execution.
- Even if Sinner had played better, the match likely would have been closer but Alcaraz still seemed favored that day.
Sinner’s Head-To-Head Hangover
- Sinner’s string of close, frustrating losses to Alcaraz raises questions about his mental approach in big moments.
- Those repeats may push Sinner to alter his game, but wholesale changes risk losing his identity.