Jannik Sinner was looking to win his fifth Grand Slam title at the US Open, but came up short.
Taking on Carlos Alcaraz in a major final for the third time this year, Sinner didn’t have the best of starts, dropping the first set, 2-6.
Bouncing back in the second, Sinner levelled the final at one set apiece, but couldn’t carry that momentum forward.
Winning the third and fourth sets 6-1 and 6-4, Alcaraz sealed the win, taking his Grand Slam tally to six.
Sinner will undoubtedly have been disappointed with the defeat, but won’t want to dwell on it for long, as he’s set to return to ATP Tour action in two weeks’ time.
The Italian has a busy schedule between now and the end of the year, and has just been announced as a participant for another ATP 500 event in October.
Jannik Sinner adds the Vienna Open to his busy schedule
In a video posted to social media, Sinner announced his entry into the Vienna Open.
“I’m happy to announce that I’ll be back in the Stadthalle in October,” he said.
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“It’s a very special tournament, I like the city, and of course, the tournament.
“I have really beautiful memories with the win two years ago. That’s why I’m happy to be back.
“We’ll see each other soon.”
Sinner beat Daniil Medvedev in the Vienna Open final two years ago, but chose not to return in 2024.
Adding Vienna to his schedule, Sinner is now set to play seven tournaments between now and the end of the year.
Jannik Sinner’s remaining 2025 ATP schedule
Sinner will hope to finish his year on a high note, but how did he perform during the latter stages of his 2024 campaign?
Jannik Sinner only lost one match after the US Open in 2024
Following his triumph over Taylor Fritz at the 2024 US Open, Sinner returned to action in Beijing at the China Open.
Advancing to the championship match, it was there that Sinner suffered his final defeat of the season, at the hands of his greatest rival, Alcaraz.
After losing a thriller in Beijing, Sinner travelled to Shanghai, where he kick-started a lengthy winning streak.
Carlos Alcaraz’s post-China Open winning streak (2024)
- 1. 2024 Shanghai Masters 2R – Jannik Sinner defeated Taro Daniel
- 2. 2024 Shanghai Masters 3R – Jannik Sinner defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry
- 3. 2024 Shanghai Masters 4R – Jannik Sinner defeated Ben Shelton
- 4. 2024 Shanghai Masters QF – Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev
- 5. 2024 Shanghai Masters SF – Jannik Sinner defeated Tomas Machac
- 6. 2024 Shanghai Masters F – Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic
- 2024 Six Kings Slam QF – Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev
- 2024 Six Kings Slam SF – Jannik Sinner defeated Novak Djokovic
- 2024 Six Kings Slam F – Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz
- 7. ATP Finals RR – Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur
- 8. ATP Finals RR – Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz
- 9. ATP Finals RR – Jannik Sinner defeated Daniil Medvedev
- 10. ATP Finals SF – Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud
- 11. ATP Finals F – Jannik Sinner defeated Taylor Fritz
- 12. Davis Cup Finals QF – Jannik Sinner defeated Sebastian Baez
- 13. Davis Cup Finals SF – Jannik Sinner defeated Alex de Minaur
- 14. Davis Cup Finals F – Jannik Sinner defeated Tallon Griekspoor
Finishing the year in style, Sinner won 14 matches in a row, picking up three (four including Six Kings Slam) titles.
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Only time will tell if he can repeat the success he enjoyed last year in 2025, but it will certainly be worth tuning in for.
Sinner is set to return to tennis at the China Open, which begins on Monday, September 22.