Carlos Alcaraz has often spoken about the unique dynamic he shares with Jannik Sinner, and for him, the foundation of their rivalry lies in mutual respect. He highlights the strong relationship they maintain away from the court, describing it as a key factor in why their matches are so compelling. This off-court connection, according to Alcaraz, allows them to compete fiercely while maintaining genuine admiration for one another’s abilities.

Elevating the Game

When Alcaraz and Sinner meet, the stakes are always high, and the quality of tennis reflects that. Alcaraz believes that every encounter pushes both players to reach their absolute peak. Fans and analysts alike have noticed how their matches often feature extended rallies, bold shot-making, and moments of brilliance that bring out the best in each competitor. For Alcaraz, these battles are not just about winning titles but about raising the standard of play.

A Rivalry for the Modern Era

In an era where the sport is transitioning from the dominance of the Big Three, the Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry has emerged as one of the defining narratives in men’s tennis. Their contrasting styles—Alcaraz’s explosive athleticism and creativity against Sinner’s precision and consistency—create matchups that are both unpredictable and thrilling. Each meeting feels like a new chapter in a story that continues to captivate audiences worldwide.

Looking Ahead

With both players still in their early twenties, the rivalry shows no signs of slowing down. Alcaraz sees every match against Sinner as an opportunity to improve, to adapt, and to discover new ways to challenge himself. As they continue to meet on the sport’s biggest stages, their mutual respect and competitive drive promise to keep this rivalry at the forefront of tennis for years to come.

Sinner at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Now the world no.1, Sinner has achieved a 37-4 win-loss record in 2025. Sinner is competing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.89 Vit Kopriva 6-1 6-1 6-2, the world no.36 Alexei Popyrin 6-3 6-2 6-2, the world no.29 Denis Shapovalov 5-7 6-4 6-3 6-3, the world no.24 Alexander Bublik 6-1 6-1 6-1, the world no.10 Lorenzo Musetti 6-1 6-4 6-2

and the world no.27 Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-1 3-6 6-3 6-4.

Jannik Sinner will compete against the world no.2 Carlos Alcaraz in the final. Their current record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.

Jannik has won 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. The Italian reached the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open and in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open).

Jannik 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 at the U.S. Open, ranking, and results in 2025

Currently ranked no.2, Carlos has achieved a composed 60-6 match record in 2025. The Spaniard is currently playing at the U.S. Open where he toppled the world no.67 Reilly Opelka 6-4 7-5 6-4, the world no.65 Mattia Bellucci 6-1 6-0 6-3, the world no.34 Luciano Darderi 6-2 6-4 6-0, the world no.82 Arthur Rinderknech 7-6(3) 6-3 6-4, the world no.21 Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-2 6-4 and the world no.7 Novak Djokovic 6-4 7-6(4) 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz will come up against the world no.1 Jannik Sinner in the final. Their head to head is 10-5 for Alcaraz.

The Spaniard conquered 6 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London and Cincinnati. The Spaniard was the finalist in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.

The Spaniard won 23 titles in his career: 6 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 fought against each other 15 times. Their actual record is 10-5 for Alcaraz.