Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet once again in a final, this time at the Cincinnati Masters 1000 event. Their matchup has become one of the most compelling rivalries in modern tennis, with this being their fourth final of the season. Alcaraz leads the head-to-head 8–5, but Sinner won their most recent encounter at Wimbledon, adding extra intrigue to this hard-court showdown.

Alcaraz ready for the challenge

Speaking ahead of the final, Alcaraz expressed his excitement: “It’s going to be a great, great day. I’m excited about it. He won the last one, I won the first two finals, so I think it’s going to be really interesting. It’s the first final between us this year on a hard court, so I’m excited about taking that challenge”. The Spaniard has shown strong form, defeating Alexander Zverev in straight sets to reach his seventh consecutive tour-level final.

Sinner chasing back-to-back titles

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters the final on a 26-match winning streak on hard courts. He hasn’t dropped a set en route to the final and is aiming to defend his Cincinnati title, a feat last achieved by Roger Federer in 2015. Playing on his 24th birthday, Sinner dispatched Terence Atmane in the semifinals and now looks to add a third major title to his 2025 collection.

What to expect in the final

Both players bring contrasting styles and elite shot-making to the court. Alcaraz’s explosive athleticism and creativity will be tested against Sinner’s precision and baseline control. Their previous matches have been high-quality affairs, often pushing each other to their limits. With the US Open looming, this final serves as a crucial momentum builder for both stars.

A rivalry shaping the future of tennis

Alcaraz and Sinner are not just competing for a title—they’re defining a new era in men’s tennis. Their battles have captivated fans and elevated the standard of play. Monday’s final at the Lindner Family Tennis Centre promises another chapter in a rivalry that continues to grow in intensity and significance.

Sinner in Cincinnati, ranking, and results in 2025

Ranked world no.1, Jannik achieved a composed 31-3 match record in 2025. Sinner is playing at the moment in Cincinnati where he bested 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 compete against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their current record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.

Jannik has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner reached the final 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

Ranked world no.2, the Spaniard owns an overall 53-6 match record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently competing in Cincinnati where he managed to beat 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 play the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their current record is 9-5 for Alcaraz.

Carlos clinched 5 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open and London. Alcaraz got to the final 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 faced off 14 times. Their head to head is 9-5 for Alcaraz.