Alcaraz and Sinner: An Epic Final at the ATP Finals
Turin, Italy – Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, two of the most resonant names in current tennis, are preparing to compete for another trophy in a season full of memorable matches. The final of the ATP Finals is presented as the perfect setting for a new chapter in their rivalry. Alcaraz, already assured as the world’s number one at the end of the year, will face Sinner in his first final of this prestigious tournament that brings together the eight best players in the world. 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. These results confirm the dominance of both players, who have distanced themselves from the rest in the elite of tennis.Sinner, for his part, will seek his second consecutive title in Turin, where he has shown impeccable performance. The Italian has not conceded a set in the ATP Finals since he lost against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 final, accumulating a streak of 18 consecutive sets won.“I hope there are at least three or four people cheering for me,” Alcaraz commented with a smile. “It will be really difficult. I’m 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 rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner has been intense, with confrontations in the last three Grand Slam finals. Alcaraz won at the French Open, Sinner prevailed at Wimbledon, and Alcaraz triumphed again at the US Open. This year, both tennis players have won two Grand Slam titles each, with Sinner conquering the Australian Open. This will be the sixth match between Alcaraz and Sinner this year. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head record with a 10-5. In his semi-final match, Alcaraz dominated Auger-Aliassime, demonstrating a solid and aggressive game. Sinner, for his part, extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 31 matches, including the 2023 final against Djokovic. Furthermore, he has not lost his serve this week.“These are matches I look forward to,” Sinner affirmed. “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 an indoor hard court”.
Jannik Sinner
