Legendary ATP No. 1 Club Members Shine at US Open Final
Big names like McEnroe, Courier, and Agassi graced Arthur Ashe Stadium.
September 07, 2025
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Ivan Lendl celebrates with Carlos Alcaraz following his US Open win.
By ATP Staff
The atmosphere was electric as ATP No. 1 Club legends Ivan Lendl, Jimmy Connors, and Marat Safin gathered for the thrilling US Open final, where Jannik Sinner faced off against Carlos Alcaraz.
Lendl had the honor of presenting the trophy to Alcaraz after his remarkable victory. The three-time US Open champion was seated just beneath fellow former No. 1 Stefan Edberg, a two-time US Open winner, during the exhilarating match.
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Since 1973, only 29 players have claimed the No. 1 spot in the PIF ATP Rankings. On this occasion, at least 12 of these illustrious athletes were present at Arthur Ashe Stadium, including Sinner and Alcaraz, who went head-to-head in a winner-takes-all showdown, with Alcaraz emerging as the new World No. 1.
Safin participated in the coin toss, while Juan Carlos Ferrero, Alcaraz’s coach, proudly cheered from the player’s box.
Commentary duties were handled by legends John McEnroe and Jim Courier, with other notable No. 1s in attendance including Lendl, Connors, Andre Agassi, Mats Wilander, and Patrick Rafter.
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