India, Sept. 8 -- Carlos Alcaraz played some of his best tennis in his short but sensational career thus far, as he produced some magic to beat Jannik Sinner in four sets of the US Open final. The Spaniard struck 40 winners en route to an emphatic 6-2 3-6 6-1 6-4 victory at Arthur Ashe Stadium, lifting his sixth grand slam title, and snatching the world number one crown from Sinner in what was a winner-takes-all final.

Alcaraz's performance was studded with some jaw-dropping tennis, the kind which the 22-year-old has made a personal brand. Known for played with confidence, swagger, and plenty of flair, Alcaraz was at his potent best in sets 3 and 4, in which he seemed to produce one or two unbelievable shots every game.

One such came ea...