Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have emerged as the defining duo of men’s tennis in recent years. With both players capturing Grand Slam titles and trading the top spot in the rankings, their rivalry has become central to the sport’s narrative. Speaking ahead of the Vienna Open, Sinner addressed the dynamic between them and the future of the ATP Tour.
“You never know. If I’m honest, the last two years me and Carlos got the Slams — the most important tournaments in our sport,” Sinner said, acknowledging their shared dominance. His comments reflect a growing awareness that while he and Alcaraz have led the charge, new challengers are beginning to surface.
Rising competition and relentless standards
Sinner emphasized that maintaining elite performance requires constant effort and full commitment. He pointed to his early exit in Shanghai as a reminder of how small margins can shift outcomes. “If you don’t play with 100% but only 98%, you lose — like I did in Shanghai,” he admitted.
The Italian also highlighted the importance of his support team and the daily grind of training. “You practice every day, you practice for a goal,” he said. His motivation remains clear: to reclaim the No.1 ranking and continue competing at the highest level.
The mindset of a chaser
Having recently lost the top spot, Sinner spoke candidly about the psychological shift that comes with chasing rather than defending. “It’s different if everybody’s behind you or if you’re chasing someone,” he noted. This change in perspective has fueled his drive heading into the final stretch of the season.
Strategic planning for the season’s end
Sinner’s calendar reflects his ambition. With stops in Vienna, Paris, and Turin, he’s targeting strong performances to build momentum for 2026. “I had a good end of the year last year, but those points can already help me at the start of next season,”
he explained. His focus is not only on immediate results but also on laying the groundwork for future success.ATP Vienna - Jannik Sinner's projected path
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked world no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 5th of October when he had to retire when playing against world no.28 Tallon Griekspoor in the 3rd
round and the scoreline was 6-7(3) 7-5 3-2 .This season Jannik has managed to achieve a composed 43-6 match record. Jannik conquered 3 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon and Beijing. Jannik reached the final in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 27th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Now ranked no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 30th of September when he defeated world no.4 Taylor Fritz 6-4 6-4 in the final in Tokyo to win his 25th career title.
Currently, during this season Alcaraz has achieved a 67-7 record. Alcaraz conquered 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard was the finalist in Barcelona and Wimbledon.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters). The main draw will start on the 27th of October.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz clashed against each other 16 times. Their actual record is 11-5 for Alcaraz.