Jannik Sinner Wins Against Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals Final
The expected conclusion of the “Sincaraz” rivalry in 2025 had a clear winner: Jannik Sinner. The Italian tennis player, currently number two in the world, won the ATP Finals title by defeating number one, Carlos Alcaraz, with a score of 7-6 (4), 7-5. This clash, the sixth between both players so far this year and all in finals, reaffirms the dominance they exert in men’s tennis. Sinner also defended the title in front of his home crowd, achieving his second victory of the year over Alcaraz, after having also defeated him in the Wimbledon final.It was an incredible season. Finishing it this way, in front of my Italian fans, is very special for me.
Jannik Sinner
Despite the defeat, Alcaraz had already secured the number one spot at the end of the year and was playing his first final in this event that brings together the eight best players of the season. Although Alcaraz leads the head-to-head record with Sinner, with a score of 10-6, Sinner’s victory in this final is a clear indication of the intensity of their rivalry.
I am very happy with the level I played today, with the performance. I 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. Sinner, for his part, added that he hopes they have “great, great battles ahead.” Both players have 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 were also measured 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, so both he and Alcaraz won two Grand Slam tournaments this year. In total, Alcaraz has won six Grand Slam titles and Sinner, four. Sinner saved a set point with a powerful second serve that Alcaraz couldn’t return. The Italian took control of the tiebreak, running to reach a drop shot and responding with a lob that culminated in a smash.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
Sinner electrified the crowd in the next game by winning a long exchange and putting his finger to his ear, asking for more support at the Inalpi Arena. Finally, Sinner broke Alcaraz’s serve, who missed a backhand, and fell to the ground celebrating the victory.It didn’t affect me too much, to be honest, because I could run well.
Carlos Alcaraz
Alcaraz led in winning points, 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 5 double faults, while Alcaraz had none. This victory extends Sinner’s streak to 10 consecutive wins in 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
