Carlos Alcaraz beats Jannik Sinner to claim second US open title

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after defeating Jannik Sinner in the men's singles final of the U.S. Open. Pic: AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth.

Carlos Alcaraz reclaimed the world number one ranking and supremacy in his rivalry with Jannik Sinner by dethroning the Italian to win a second US Open title.

The final was delayed by half an hour because of increased security surrounding the visit of United States president Donald Trump.