Carlos Alcaraz sealed his place as year-end No. 1 by beating Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 6-1 in the group stage of the ATP Finals. The victory ensured he finished ahead of rival Jannik Sinner in the rankings, marking the second time in his career that he has ended a season at the top, following his first in 2022. The Spaniard also advanced to the semifinals undefeated, topping the Jimmy Connors Group.
Alcaraz’s reaction
Speaking after the match, Alcaraz expressed his pride at achieving one of his biggest goals. “It means the world to me, to be honest. The year-end No. 1 is always a goal. At the beginning of the year, I saw the No. 1 really, really far away with Jannik winning almost every tournament he plays. But from the middle of the season ’til now, I gave myself the goal for the No. 1 because I thought it was there. I had the chance to play great tennis in a lot of tournaments, and I’m really happy to achieve this. It’s an honor.” — Carlos Alcaraz
A season of consistency
Alcaraz described 2025 as his best season yet, winning eight titles and recording 70 match victories. His consistency across different surfaces and tournaments was a key factor in securing the ranking. He highlighted the importance of maintaining focus and composure under pressure, especially in high-stakes matches like those at the Finals.
Rivalry with Sinner
The battle for year-end No. 1 was closely contested with Jannik Sinner, who had dominated much of the early season. Alcaraz’s strong finish, including victories over Alex de Minaur, Taylor Fritz, and Musetti, allowed him to surpass Sinner in the final standings. Their rivalry has become one of the defining narratives of modern tennis, with Alcaraz winning four of their five meetings in 2025.
Future ambitions
With the year-end No. 1 secured, Alcaraz now turns his focus to winning his first ATP Finals title. His form and confidence suggest he is well-positioned to challenge for the trophy, adding another milestone to a season already marked by historic achievements.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked no.1, Carlos played his last match on the 13th of November when he overcame world no.6 Taylor Fritz 6-7(2) 7-5 6-3 in the round robin in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
During this season Alcaraz has achieved a compiled 70-8 match record. Alcaraz has won 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. Alcaraz reached the final in Barcelona and Wimbledon.