Jannik Sinner Wins Against Carlos Alcaraz in the Final of the ATP Finals 2025
The final showdown of the “Sincaraz” rivalry in 2025 went in favor of Jannik Sinner. The Italian tennis player, currently number two in the world, defeated number one, Carlos Alcaraz, with a score of 7-6 (4), 7-5, securing the ATP Finals title.This match marked the sixth time both players faced each other in a final this year. Sinner defended the title in front of his Italian fans, achieving his second victory against Alcaraz this season, after also defeating him in the Wimbledon final. Despite this defeat, Alcaraz still leads the head-to-head record with 10 wins against Sinner’s 6.
Alcaraz, who had already secured the number one spot at the end of the year, was playing 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 battles” in the future with Alcaraz. The pair has faced each other in the last three Grand Slam finals. Alcaraz defeated Sinner at the French Open, Sinner took revenge at Wimbledon, and Alcaraz prevailed again at the US Open. This year they also met 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 conquered 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 six Grand Slam titles, while Sinner has four.I am very happy with the level I showed today, with my performance. I just played against someone who hasn’t lost an indoor match 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
Sinner saved a set point in the first set, with a powerful serve that Alcaraz couldn’t return. Sinner took control of the tiebreak with a great recovery and a lob that allowed him to finish the point. “I am extremely happy with how I handled the situation,” Sinner stated.
Alcaraz received treatment on his right thigh on two occasions and had it bandaged after the first set. “It didn’t affect me too much, to be honest, because I was able to run well,” Alcaraz commented. Sinner encouraged the fans in the next game by winning a long exchange and asking for more support. The Italian broke Alcaraz’s serve again to close out the match, celebrating the victory with emotion. “It was a great emotion,” said Sinner, who was suspended for three months at the beginning of the year after resolving a doping case. Alcaraz led in winning points with 28-25, but also committed more unforced errors (26-24). Sinner, after the defeat at the US Open, sought to improve his serve, achieving 8 aces and committing five double faults, while Alcaraz did not make any. This victory extends Sinner’s streak to ten consecutive victories in finals, since his defeat to Novak Djokovic in 2023. Furthermore, Sinner has not lost a set in that streak and has 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 with a score of 7-5, 6-3.
