Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have made history by becoming the fifth pair in the Open Era to meet in four or more ATP-level finals within a single season before turning 25. Their 2025 campaign has showcased elite consistency, fierce competition, and youthful dominance.

Historic company

Their achievement places them alongside legendary rivalries:

• McEnroe vs Lendl (1983)

• Edberg vs Becker (1990)

• Federer vs Nadal (2006)

• Nadal vs Djokovic (2011)

Now, Sinner and Alcaraz join this elite group, shaping the narrative of a new generation.

The 2025 season

Their fourth final of the year came at the Cincinnati Open, following battles at Roland Garros, Rome, and Wimbledon. Sinner triumphed at Wimbledon, while Alcaraz claimed victories in Paris and Rome. Their head-to-head is now one of the sport’s most compelling storylines.

A new duopoly

With the previous era’s giants stepping back, Sinner and Alcaraz have emerged as the dominant forces. Their rivalry spans all surfaces and continues to elevate the sport with each encounter.

What lies ahead

As the season heads toward the US Open and ATP Finals, anticipation builds for more high-stakes clashes. Their rivalry is not just a highlight of 2025—it’s a defining feature of modern tennis.

Sinner in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked no.1, Jannik owns an overall 31-3 record in 2025. Jannik is currently having a run in Cincinnati where he managed to beat the world no.144 Daniel Elahi Galan 6-1 6-1, the world no.35 Gabriel Diallo 6-2 7-6(6), the world no.89 Adrian Mannarino 6-4 7-6(4), the world no.28 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-0 6-2 and the world no.136 Terence Atmane 7-6(4) 6-2.

Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.

Sinner has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner was the finalist in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia) and at the French Open.

Sinner won 21 titles in his career: 10 on hard courts, 1 on clay courts, 8 on indoor courts and 2 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Alcaraz in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently the world no.2, Alcaraz has managed to achieve an overall 53-6 win-loss record in 2025. The Spaniard is playing at the moment in Cincinnati where he defeated the world no.56 Damir Dzumhur 6-1 2-6 6-3, the world no.72 Hamad Medjedovic 6-4 6-4, the world no.98 Luca Nardi 6-1 6-4, the world no.11 Andrey Rublev 6-3 4-6 7-5 and the world no.3 Alexander Zverev 6-4 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz will compete against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their actual head to head record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.

Alcaraz conquered 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Alcaraz was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.

Carlos won 22 titles in his career: 5 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz squared off 14 times. Their actual head to head record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.