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Alcaraz and Sabalenka make history with U.S. Open victories

Season 2025 Episode 251 | 5m 11s

Three years after becoming the youngest No. 1 player in history, Carlos Alcaraz of Spain reclaimed that title after winning the U.S. Open in a four-set match against Italy’s Jannik Sinner. Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus became the first woman to win back-to-back singles titles at the U.S. Open since Serena Williams. Geoff Bennett recapped it all with Patrick McEnroe.

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