Jannik Sinner, the World No. 1, provided a reassuring injury update after overcoming a minor scare in his US Open 2025 semifinal victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime on September 5, 2025, setting up a blockbuster final against Carlos Alcaraz on September 7, 2025, at Arthur Ashe Stadium. During the 6-1, 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 win, Sinner took a medical timeout after losing the second set, pointing to his abdomen, which sparked concerns about his condition. However, he dismissed any serious issues in his post-match press conference, stating, “I just felt a small twitching after a serve at 4-3 in the second set… After the treatment, I was feeling much, much better. At some point, I didn’t feel anything anymore,” per *Yahoo Sports* and *The Independent*. He emphasized, “Nothing too bad,” assuring fans he’s ready for the final (*EssentiallySports*).
The injury scare followed Sinner’s history of health challenges in 2025, including a virus that forced his retirement in the Cincinnati Open final against Alcaraz on August 18 and an elbow issue at Wimbledon, per *Tennis.com*. Despite these setbacks, Sinner’s performance against Auger-Aliassime extended his hard-court Grand Slam win streak to 27 matches, per *BBC Sport*. He described the final as a “special day,” noting his rivalry with Alcaraz began at the 2022 US Open, where Alcaraz won a five-set quarterfinal (*The Independent*). “We are two different players now… We know each other very well,” Sinner added, anticipating their third consecutive Grand Slam final, a first in the Open Era (*Yahoo Sports*).
Sinner’s resilience shone through, with only one break point conceded against Auger-Aliassime and a return to normal serve pace post-treatment, per *The Independent*. Alcaraz, who defeated Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6(4), 6-2 in the other semifinal, poses a formidable challenge, leading their head-to-head 9-5, including a 2025 French Open final win (*BBC Sport*). The World No. 1 ranking is also at stake, with Sinner holding the spot since June 2024 (*Yahoo Sports*). Sinner’s update alleviates concerns, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown with Alcaraz, as he aims to defend his US Open title and become the first man since Roger Federer (2004-08) to do so (*The Independent*).
