Jannik Sinner capped off his season with a remarkable victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals. Playing in front of a passionate Italian crowd, Sinner showcased resilience and precision, overcoming one of his closest rivals to secure the prestigious year-end championship.
The emotional reaction
After the match, Sinner expressed his joy and gratitude. “There is no better ending” said Sinner, reflecting on the culmination of his season and the significance of winning the title on home soil. His words captured the emotion of a player who has steadily risen to the top tier of men’s tennis.
Alcaraz’s challenge
Carlos Alcaraz, despite the defeat, demonstrated why he remains one of the most formidable players on tour. His aggressive style and relentless energy pushed Sinner to his limits, but the Italian’s composure in key moments proved decisive. The rivalry between the two promises to shape the future of the sport, with both players driving each other to new heights.
The importance of the victory
For Sinner, this win is more than just a trophy. It represents validation of his hard work, consistency, and ability to perform under pressure. The ATP Finals title places him firmly among the elite, and his performance against Alcaraz signals that he is ready to contend for Grand Slam victories in the coming seasons.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
Ranked no.2, the Italian played his last match on the 16th
of November when he beat world no.1 Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals to win his 25th career title.At the moment, during this season Sinner has achieved an overall 58-6 record. The Italian clinched 6 titles in 2025 at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna, Paris and the Nitto ATP Finals. Jannik was the runner-up in Rome, French Open, Cincinnati and U.S. Open.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Currently the world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th of November when he surrendered to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
During this season Carlos owns an overall 71-9 match record. Alcaraz has won 8 titles in 2025 in Rotterdam, Monte-Carlo, Rome, French Open, London, Cincinnati, U.S. Open and Tokyo. The Spaniard was the runner-up in Barcelona, Wimbledon and the Nitto ATP Finals.
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz fought against each other 17 times. Their actual head to head record is 11-6 for Alcaraz.