Alcaraz, the improvisational highlight-reel king, now also sits on a throne built on consistency and fundamentals.

After Djokovic threatened to repeat his Australian Open comeback, Alcaraz held his nerve to beat him on a hard court for the first time.

Jannik Sinner beat Félix Auger-Aliassime in four sets to set up a third straight slam final with Carlos Alcaraz, with the US Open title and No 1 at stake