Nothing Major 103: 2025 US Open: Finals Recap | Something Major | EP 103
Sep 8, 2025
The US Open finals sparked a heated debate as Alcaraz's dominance over Sinner left some questioning if Sinner ever stood a chance. Meanwhile, Sabalenka's breathtaking tiebreak record stole the spotlight in the women's match against Anisimova. Off-court antics included bracket challenge chaos and quirky advice for secret service agents. The hosts also gear up for a wild Red Bull Flugtag event, bringing fun and excitement into the mix.
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Alcaraz's Tournament-Long Dominance
- Carlos Alcaraz sustained an elevated level of play throughout the tournament, not just in the final.
- His movement, serve, and harder, less spinny pace made him overwhelmingly dominant over Jannik Sinner.
Pace And Control Won The Final
- Alcaraz hit with noticeably more pace, especially on the forehand, which neutralized Sinner's chances.
- The match largely stayed on Alcaraz's racket because Sinner never found a decisive momentum shift.
Serve Plus Follow-Up Sealed Matches
- Alcaraz combined a high-quality serve with ruthless follow-up play to limit Sinner's break opportunities.
- Facing only one break point in four sets against a top returner showed how complete his game was.