Alcaraz and Sinner: The ATP Finals Grand Final
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the most resounding names in current tennis, are preparing to play a new and transcendental match. This time, the final of the ATP Finals is the stage where they will seek to add another trophy to their impressive careers. In the semifinals, Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime with a score of 6-2, 6-4, while Sinner, before his audience in Italy, beat Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2. This sets up a new match between two players who have set the pace this season.Alcaraz, already assured as the world’s number one at the end of the year, will compete in his first final in this prestigious event that brings together the eight best tennis players of the year. Sinner, for his part, will play his third consecutive final in Turin and will seek his second title in a row. The Italian has maintained an exceptional level, without conceding sets in the Finals since he lost against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 championship, accumulating a streak of 18 consecutive sets won.I hope there are at least three or four people in the stands cheering for me. It will be really difficult. I am very happy to see Jannik in another final. Every time we face each other in a final, we raise our level to the maximum.
Carlos Alcaraz
The history of encounters between both players adds excitement to the match. They have met in the last three Grand Slam finals: Alcaraz won at the French Open, Sinner took the victory at Wimbledon, and Alcaraz prevailed again at the US Open. Furthermore, Sinner conquered the Australian Open, meaning both tennis players have won two Grand Slam titles this year. In total, it will be the sixth time Alcaraz and Sinner face each other in 2024, including their matches in the final of the Rome Masters and the final of the Cincinnati Masters. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head record with a 10-5 balance over Sinner. In his semi-final match, Alcaraz demonstrated solid and aggressive play from the start, overcoming Auger-Aliassime. The Spaniard achieved 25 winning shots and committed half the unforced errors of his opponent.These are matches I look forward to. Also to see where my level really is, but at the same time it’s great to have this matchup before the off-season… Of course, I feel comfortable on a hard indoor court.
Jannik Sinner
For Alcaraz, this is his third participation in the Finals, although he withdrew in his first appearance in 2022 due to an injury. Last year, he was eliminated in the group stage. Sinner, for his part, maintains an impeccable record of 13-0 against De Minaur in his career. Sinner saved three break points in his first service game and then managed to break De Minaur’s serve to take a 6-5 lead, securing the set. In the second set, Sinner quickly took the lead, establishing a 4-0.I am very happy with today’s level. I played very solid, very aggressive.
Carlos Alcaraz
Sinner extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 31 matches, keeping his serve intact throughout the week.I was happy with how I served and how I reacted in the important moments.
Jannik Sinner
Sinner’s first professional victory over De Minaur was in the final of the Next Gen ATP Finals in 2019. Of the 31 sets they have played, Sinner has won 29.
