Sinner Wins Against Alcaraz in the ATP Finals Final
Jannik Sinner took the last match of the “Sincaraz” rivalry of 2025, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the ATP Finals. Sinner, currently number two in the world, defeated number one, Alcaraz, with a score of 7-6 (4), 7-5. This was the sixth encounter between both tennis players in finals this year, solidifying his dominance in men’s tennis. Sinner defended the title before his Italian audience, achieving his second victory of the year against Alcaraz, after also having beaten him in the Wimbledon final. Despite this defeat, Alcaraz still leads the head-to-head record against Sinner, 10-6.Alcaraz, who had already secured the number one spot at the end of the year, played his first final in this tournament that brings together the eight best players of the year.It was an incredible season. Finishing it this way, in front of my Italian fans, is very special for me.
Jannik Sinner
Sinner added that he hopes to have “great, great battles ahead”. This year, the pair faced each other in the finals of three Grand Slam tournaments. Alcaraz defeated Sinner at the French Open, Sinner took revenge at Wimbledon, and Alcaraz won again at the US Open. They also faced each other in the final of the Italian Open, won by Alcaraz, and in the final of the Cincinnati Open, where Alcaraz prevailed after Sinner’s retirement due to illness. Sinner also won the Australian Open, defeating Alexander Zverev in the final, which means that both he and Alcaraz won two Grand Slam tournaments each this year. In total, Alcaraz has won six Grand Slam tournaments and Sinner, four. Sinner saved a set point in the first set, with a score of 5-6, thanks to a powerful second serve that Alcaraz couldn’t return. Sinner took control of the tiebreak with a great play and a lob that culminated in a smash.I am very happy with the level I showed today, with the performance. I played against someone who hasn’t lost a match on an indoor court in two years. I hope they are ready for next year because I will be. Hopefully, we will play more finals against you.
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz received treatment on his right thigh on two occasions and bandaged it after the first set.I am extremely happy with how I handled the situation.
Jannik Sinner
In the following game, Sinner cheered the crowd after winning a long rally, asking for more support. Sinner broke Alcaraz’s serve again to close out the match, celebrating his victory on the court.It didn’t affect me too much, to be honest, because I could run well.
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz had more winners (28-25), but also more unforced errors (26-24). Sinner, who was looking to improve his serve after the defeat against Alcaraz at the US Open, led in aces (8-5), although he also committed five double faults, while Alcaraz did not commit any. This was Sinner’s tenth consecutive victory in the finals, going back to his defeat against Novak Djokovic in the 2023 final. Furthermore, Sinner has not lost a set in that streak. Sinner also extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 31 matches. In the doubles final, Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten defeated Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski 7-5, 6-3.It was a great emotion.
Jannik Sinner
