Jannik Sinner is preparing for a thrilling showdown against Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open final, a match that promises to be a true test of skill and determination. The world number one has been in exceptional form, making a strong return to competition after a three-month absence. Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Sinner has displayed remarkable resilience, dropping only one set on his way to the final.

His journey to this stage has been nothing short of impressive. After a dominant quarter-final victory over Casper Ruud, where he conceded just one game, Sinner faced a tough challenge against Tommy Paul in the semi-finals. Despite losing the first set, he responded with a commanding performance, securing his place in the final with a 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory.

Alcaraz, on the other hand, has also demonstrated his prowess on the court. The Spanish star defeated Jack Draper in the quarter-finals before overcoming Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals. His consistency throughout the tournament has been remarkable, and he enters the final with the most match wins on tour this year.

The rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz has been one of the most exciting in recent tennis history. Their head-to-head record stands at 6-4 in favor of Alcaraz, though they are evenly matched on clay. Sinner won their encounter in the 2022 Umag final, while Alcaraz triumphed in last year’s Roland Garros semi-final.

Sinner in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025

At the moment ranked no.1, the Italian owns a composed 12-0 record in 2025. Sinner is playing in Rome where he conquered the world no.99 Mariano Navone 6-3 6-4

, the world no.93 Jesper De Jong 6-4 6-2, the world no.18 Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(2) 6-3, the world no.7 Casper Ruud 6-0 6-1 and the world no.12 Tommy Paul 1-6 6-0 6-3.

Jannik Sinner will square off with the world no.3 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their record is 7-4 for Alcaraz.

Jannik clinched 1 title in 2025 at the Australian Open.

Jannik won 20 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 1 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open) after Hamburg. The main draw will start on the 18th of May.

Alcaraz in Rome, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.3, Carlos owns a compiled 29-5 win-loss record in 2025. Alcaraz is participating in Rome where he ousted the world no.131 Dusan Lajovic 6-3 6-3, the world no.64 Laslo Djere 7-6(2) 6-2, the world no.24 Karen Khachanov 6-3 3-6 7-5, the world no.5 Jack Draper 6-4 6-4 and the world no.9 Lorenzo Musetti 6-3 7-6(4).

Carlos Alcaraz will face the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their current record is 7-4 for Alcaraz.

Carlos conquered 2 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. Carlos reached the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell).

Carlos won 19 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 9 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 3 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

He is also scheduled to play at the French Open (French Open). The main draw will start on the 25th of May.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz faced off 11 times. Their head to head is 7-4 for Alcaraz.