The United States Open Tennis Championship (US Open) came to a thrilling close in New York on Sunday, Sept. 7, with fans across the world celebrating the victories of Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka. As excitement grew throughout the tournament, students at Convent were also following the matches and sharing their thoughts on the champions.
“I was rooting for Alcaraz the whole way,” freshman Charlotte Chan said. “He’s so exciting to watch, and I love how much energy he brings to the court,”
The 2025 tournament made history in several ways. Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz defeated Italy’s Jannik Sinner in four sets to win his second US Open and sixth Grand Slam title overall. With the victory, he also regained the world number one ranking.
On the women’s side, Aryna Sabalenka defended her title against American Amanda Anisimova, winning six to three and seven to six. She became the first woman since Serena Williams in 2014 to win back-to-back US Open championships.
“It’s amazing that Sabalenka is making history like Serena did,” history teacher Jason Enevoldson said. “It inspires me as a coach to keep the team working hard,”
Since its first edition in 1881, the U.S. Open has grown into one of the most prestigious sporting events in the world, drawing players and fans from every continent. The victories of Alcaraz and Sabalenka in 2025 not only highlight their athletic greatness but also carry on the tradition of tennis excellence.
“I love seeing new and young players like Alcaraz succeed,” junior Anya Abraham said. ” It inspires me to play harder in the game,”
The 2025 tournament also broke financial records. This year’s US Open offered a total of $90 million in prize money, with Alcaraz and Sabalenka each taking home $5 million for their victories.
Just like how school traditions like promposals and Congé bring joy and anticipation to Convent & Stuart Hall, the US Open gives tennis fans moments to remember. The tradition of the tournament continues to inspire students, athletes and fans year after year.
“I couldn’t believe how much money the winners got,” Chan said. “It shows how big tennis is around the world and how much people care about this tournament.”
