Carlos Alcaraz accepted the ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF trophy on Friday afternoon at the Nitto ATP Finals. The award was handed to him by ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi and Mohamed Alsayyad, Head of Corporate Brand and Strategic Advisory at PIF. The Spaniard secured the honour the previous evening after defeating Lorenzo Musetti to move to 3-0 in round-robin play, marking the second time he has finished the season at the top of the rankings after first achieving it in 2022.
Alcaraz reflects on the achievement
Speaking after receiving the trophy, Alcaraz expressed his gratitude and pride in his team. “It is a pleasure for me being the No. 1. Being the No. 1 of the world is something that I’m working really hard for with my team every day. It is a goal. But I think it is a journey that you’re not going through alone. It’s with your whole team, with your family, with your close people behind you always supporting you in the tough and good moments, which I’m really, really proud about: having such a great team” — Carlos Alcaraz.
He highlighted the continuity of his support system since his first year-end No. 1 in 2022. “I’m still really proud about the team I have right now. Some new members in the team that I’m really happy and proud to share this moment with them as well. For me it’s a great achievement. It means the world to me and I’m just really proud and happy” — Carlos Alcaraz.
Looking ahead to the semifinals
The 22-year-old is now focused on chasing his first Nitto ATP Finals title. He has booked his place in the semifinals, where he will face either two-time champion Alexander Zverev or Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Gratitude to the fans
Before turning his attention fully to the semifinal, Alcaraz thanked fans worldwide for their support throughout the season. “I want to continue because the support that I’m receiving everywhere that I’m going, I can’t thank enough the people. We’re traveling since the 1st of January until the end of November — new places, new countries, new stages and the people are always the same. The great energy, the great atmosphere, I feel the love everywhere that I’m going” — Carlos Alcaraz
.He added: “In some tournaments, in some matches without the support of the people it wouldn’t be possible to come back, to win, to lift trophies. So I really want to say thank you for all the people who are coming to every tournament, to every match, that are supporting tennis, supporting myself. I’m really grateful for everyone for the energy and the love that I am receiving. This trophy is obviously for them” — Carlos Alcaraz.
A season to remember
Alcaraz’s recognition as year-end No. 1 underscores his consistency and dominance throughout the season. With his semifinal ahead, he has the chance to close the year by adding the ATP Finals crown to his growing list of achievements.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 13th of November when he defeated world no.7 Alex De Minaur 7-6(5) 6-2 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
Presently, during this year Carlos has a 70-8 win-loss record. Carlos clinched 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Alcaraz was the runner-up in Barcelona and Wimbledon.