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Features Writer at Tennis365. https://www.tennis365.com/author/oli-dickson-jefford
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Very surreal to see the new Harry Potter series being filmed in Hoddesdon this morning 🪄
The final Grand Slam event of 2025 is done and dusted -- but what did we learn from the #USOpen?

My look at Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz's triumphs and other key talking points from the past fortnight ⬇️
Sabalenka & Alcaraz top dogs, Sinner & Swiatek chasing: US Open conclusions
The 2025 US Open is done and dusted -- with Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz cementing their status as the world's best players.
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Has Carlos Alcaraz ever had a better serving tournament than this?

Feels like night and day compared to how often he was put through the wringer at SW19. #USOpen
And still, no man in the Open Era has won the #USOpen title without dropping a set.
Can’t imagine Donald Trump was in line for a warm reception from the US Open crowd, but it might be even worse than expected after this.

Farcical. #USOpen
Sabalenka and Anisimova also met at the Australian Open before (2019 and 2024) so complete the Grand Slam sweep.

Could be a brilliant final. #USOpen
Second straight year in which two WTA players will meet at three straight Grand Slams:

2024: Paolini def Andreescu at RG, SW19, USO.
2025: Sabalenka vs Anisimova at RG, SW19...and now the #USOpen final.

Hadn't happened since 2007 (Serena-Henin) before 2024.
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In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals.

Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the #USOpen this week? ⬇️
How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025
Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.
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53 days between Amanda Anisimova losing 6-0, 6-0 to Swiatek at Wimbledon and then producing *that* performance today to turn the tables.

A brilliant win. #USOpen
Novak Djokovic, aged 38 and perhaps not at his best physically, is still conclusively the third-best player on the ATP right now.

Remarkable for him, but a little eyebrow-raising for anyone who's not Alcaraz or Sinner. #USOpen
Plenty to be said (and I'm sure will be said) about Coco Gauff, but that was scintillating from Naomi Osaka.

Tennis is so much healthier with her in it and playing well. #USOpen
In the Open Era, there have been 17 seasons where the same two men have met in two Grand Slam finals -- but no seasons where the same men have met in three Slam finals.

Will Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner make history at the #USOpen this week? ⬇️
How Alcaraz & Sinner can make history with 3rd Grand Slam final of 2025
Could Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in a third Grand Slam final this season? An Open Era record would be set if they do.
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Krejcikova could barely make the court for the first hour of this match, but all eight of those MP saves were incredible.

So, so clutch and she’s probably the favourite to win this now. #USOpen
Absolutely gutting for Shelton. In the form of his life at his home major. Awful timing. #USOpen
This looks bad for Ben Shelton. Would be a big blow for the tournament if he’s forced out here. #USOpen
Casper Ruud's 2022 US Open run remains the only time he's reached a Slam QF outside of Roland Garros.

Astonishing for someone who's been consistently near the top for a number of seasons. #USOpen