Jannik Sinner acknowledged Carlos Alcaraz’s consistency and tournament volume as key reasons for his current top ranking. While both players split the Grand Slam titles this season, Sinner emphasized that Alcaraz’s overall performance across the calendar justifies his position.
Pressure and Perspective on Rankings
Sinner dismissed the idea that Alcaraz’s ascent has relieved pressure from his own shoulders. He noted that while the Grand Slams were shared, their seasons unfolded differently.
“No, I don’t think it’s pressure off or on. The season went how it went. Yes, we split the Grand Slams, but we still had two very different seasons.”
He expressed pride in his own achievements, calling his season “remarkable,” but also praised Alcaraz for winning “many, many titles.”
Looking Ahead: Turin and Davis Cup
Sinner pointed out that the season isn’t over yet, with major tournaments like Shanghai, Paris, Turin, and the Davis Cup still to come. While the Davis Cup doesn’t offer ranking points, he acknowledged its unique pressure and national significance.
“Davis Cup is different factors. You don’t play for yourself, you play for your whole country, which is even more kind of different pressure.”
Final Thoughts on Rankings
Sinner closed with a philosophical take on the ATP rankings, suggesting they are transient and not the sole measure of a player’s success.
“The ranking, it comes and goes, so let’s see.”
ATP Beijing - Jannik Sinner's projected path
Sinner in Beijing, ranking, and results in 2025
Now the world no.2, the Italian has an overall 38-5 win-loss record in 2025. Sinner is now competing in Beijing where he beat the world no.97 Marin Cilic 6-2 6-2.
Jannik Sinner will fight against the world no.68 Terence Atmane in the 2nd round on Saturday at 3:00 pm on CAPITAL GROUP DIAMOND. Their current record is 1-0 for Sinner.
The Italian clinched 2 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Sinner got to the final in Rome (Internazionali BNL d’Italia), at the French Open, in Cincinnati (Cincinnati Open) and at the U.S. Open.
The Italian 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)
Sinner will compete next in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters). He will start to play the tournament from the main draw that will commence on the 1st of October.
ATP Tokyo - Carlos Alcaraz's projected path
Alcaraz in Tokyo, ranking, and results in 2025
At the moment ranked no.1, Alcaraz achieved a composed 63-7 record in 2025. The Spaniard is competing in Tokyo where he defeated the world no.41 Sebastian Baez 6-4 6-2.
Carlos Alcaraz will fight against the world no.45 Zizou Bergs in the 2nd round. In the past, they have never competed against each other till now in top competitions.
The Spaniard conquered 7 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati and U.S. Open. Carlos got to the final in Barcelona (Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell) and in Wimbledon.
The Spaniard won 24 titles in his career: 7 on hard courts, 11 on clay courts, 2 on indoor courts and 4 on grass courts. (See the list of his titles)
He is also scheduled to play in Shanghai (Shanghai Rolex Masters). The main draw will start on the 1st of October.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 16 times. Their current record is 11-5 for Alcaraz.