Paolo Bertolucci commented on the exhibition match played in Seoul between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, highlighting the Italian’s progress. According to the former champion, Sinner showed a more offensive and decisive attitude, the result of targeted work on aggression. “Sinner worked on aggression, trying to take control of the rally from the very first shots,” Bertolucci explained, emphasizing how this approach could represent an important step in the growth of Italy’s number one.
Alcaraz and the serve
The analysis also focused on Carlos Alcaraz, who used the test to concentrate on a specific aspect of his game. “Alcaraz worked on the serve, trying new solutions to make it more effective,” Bertolucci observed. The Spaniard, already known for the variety and power of his tennis, showed his determination to further refine a fundamental that can make the difference in the tightest matches.
A useful test for both
The Seoul exhibition, although not official, proved to be a valuable opportunity for both young champions. Bertolucci stressed that these matches are ideal moments to experiment with new strategies without the pressure of tournaments. “These matches are useful for trying things out, for understanding what works and what needs improvement,” he added, underlining the importance of continuous growth.
Future perspectives
Sinner and Alcaraz confirm themselves as absolute protagonists of world tennis, capable of attracting attention even in a non-competitive context. The Italian’s focus on aggression and the Spaniard’s work on the serve are clear signals of their constant desire to evolve. Bertolucci concluded by noting that the future of tennis inevitably passes through these two talents, destined to face each other many more times at the highest level.
Jannik Sinner in 2025
LWW Ranked no.2, Jannik played his last match on the 16th of November 2025 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.
During this season the Italian achieved an overall 58-6 record.
He is also scheduled to play in Paris (Rolex Paris Masters) after Vienna. The main draw will start on the 20th of October.
Carlos Alcaraz in 2025
Ranked world no.1, Alcaraz played his last match on the 16th of November 2025 when he lost to world no.2 Jannik Sinner 7-6(4) 7-5 in the final in the Nitto ATP Finals (draw).
At present, during this year Alcaraz achieved a composed 71-9 win-loss record.
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 fought against each other 17 times. The head to head is 11-6 for Alcaraz.
