Happy Tuesday! Over the weekend, Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka captured championship trophies to cap an unforgettable fortnight in New York.

In this week's newsletter:

• 👑 Alcaraz and Sabalenka Reign Supreme in New York

• 5️⃣ The Top 5 Moments That Defined the US Open

• ⭐ Player Spotlight: Felix Auger-Aliassime Returns to Tennis Elite

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👑 Alcaraz and Sabalenka Reign Supreme in New York 👑

Carlos Alcaraz stormed to his second US Open title, reclaiming the world No. 1 ranking from rival Jannik Sinner. His run showcased his evolution into a complete player, built on improved serving and mental fortitude under pressure. At just 22, Alcaraz now boasts six Grand Slam titles across all surfaces, joining an exclusive club and drawing comparisons to tennis legends. With Alcaraz and Sinner splitting the last eight Slams, their rivalry is firmly defining a new generation of tennis.

Aryna Sabalenka became the first woman since Serena Williams to defend the US Open title, a breakthrough that capped her most resilient season yet. After falling short in two major finals and a semifinal earlier this year, the Belarusian demonstrated remarkable mental growth and resilience when it mattered most. With four majors to her name, she has established herself as the dominant force on hard courts and the standard-bearer for the post-Serena era.

5️⃣ The Top 5 Moments That Defined the US Open 5️⃣ 

From shocking meltdowns to inspiring comebacks, these were the five moments that defined the 2025 US Open.

5. Krejčíková's Miraculous Escape: Barbora Krejcikova saved eight match points against Taylor Townsend in a wild three-hour thriller, winning 1-6, 7-6(13), 6-3 after trailing 3-6 in the second-set tiebreaker. Back from a six-month back injury layoff, the Czech stunned Louis Armstrong Stadium with one of the Open’s greatest comebacks.

4. Vintage Venus: Venus Williams concluded her 25th US Open appearance with a doubles quarterfinal run alongside Leylah Fernandez, capping an emotional return from a 16-month layoff at age 45. The seven-time major champion also pushed No. 11 Karolína Muchová to three sets in singles, becoming the oldest player to compete at a Slam since 1981.

3. Medvedev Melts Down: Daniil Medvedev unraveled in an all-time meltdown during his first-round loss to Benjamin Bonzi, berating chair umpire Greg Allensworth with "Are you a man?" after a photographer disrupted play on match point. The former world No. 1 referenced Reilly Opelka's criticism of Allensworth, encouraged crowd boos, and smashed his racket post-match in an embarrassing early US Open exit.

2. Champions Reclaim Their Thrones: Carlos Alcaraz stormed to his second US Open crown with a straight-sets win over Jannik Sinner, reclaiming the No. 1 ranking without dropping a set. Aryna Sabalenka defended her title just as convincingly, losing only one set all tournament to cement her hold on the top spot. Their dominance was impressive, but the lopsided finals lacked the drama of our top pick.

1. Osaka's Inspiring Resurgence: Naomi Osaka climbed to No. 14 with a stirring semifinal run, her first at a major since 2021. Back from 17 months of maternity leave, she defeated three top 20 opponents including Coco Gauff, reaffirming her status as one of tennis’s elite.

⭐ Player Spotlight: Felix Auger-Aliassime Returns to Tennis Elite ⭐

Tennis roots run deep for Felix Auger-Aliassime, who first picked up a racquet in Montreal under the guidance of his father Sam, a former tennis coach from Togo. Sam immigrated to Canada at 26 and started teaching his son at age four, emphasizing all-around athletic development. His mother Marie, a French-Canadian teacher, balanced his tennis ambitions with academics, ensuring Felix grew up grounded and also focused on life beyond the court.

Auger-Aliassime burst onto the scene with consecutive Grand Slam quarterfinals at Wimbledon 2021, the US Open 2021, and the Australian Open 2022, reaching a career-high of No. 6. However, the following years brought relative quiet as his ranking gradually declined to No. 27 entering this tournament as he struggled to recapture that early breakthrough form.

This US Open marked his resurgence. Seeded 25th, he upset three top-15 players including Alexander Zverev and Andrey Rublev to reach his first US Open semifinal since 2021. Although he fell to world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in four sets, he leaves New York ranked No. 13 and optimistic. He’ll soon celebrate another milestone when he marries fiancée Nina Ghaibi in Marrakesh, Morocco in a couple of weeks.

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