Jannik Sinner emerged victorious in the final clash of the “Sincaraz” rivalry in 2025. The second-ranked player defeated top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz 7-6 (4), 7-5 to claim the ATP Finals trophy in their sixth encounter of the year, showcasing their dominance in men’s tennis.
Sinner, playing before his home crowd in Italy, secured only his second win over Alcaraz this year, following his victory over the Spaniard in the Wimbledon final. Expressing his joy, Sinner described the season as incredible and highlighted the special significance of ending it in front of his Italian fans.
Although Alcaraz had already secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking, this marked his first appearance in the final of the season-ending event for the top eight players. Despite this loss, Alcaraz maintains the lead in their head-to-head meetings, with a score of 10-6 in favor of Alcaraz.
The rivalry between Sinner and Alcaraz has been intense, with their clashes extending to the Grand Slam finals as well. Alcaraz triumphed in the French Open, while Sinner claimed victory at Wimbledon. Alcaraz emerged victorious once more at the U.S. Open, adding to their encounters in the Italian Open and Cincinnati Open finals earlier in the year.
Looking ahead, Alcaraz expressed his readiness to face Sinner again in future finals, to which Sinner responded optimistically, anticipating more exciting battles between the two. Notably, Sinner also secured a win at the Australian Open, making both players double major winners for the year.
The thrilling final match concluded with Sinner’s victory, where he showcased his resilience by saving a crucial set point and delivering impressive serves. Despite Alcaraz receiving treatment for a thigh issue during the match, he commended Sinner’s performance and expressed satisfaction with his own ability to compete.
Sinner’s remarkable winning streak at the ATP Finals continued, marking his 10th consecutive victory without dropping a set. Additionally, he extended his unbeaten run on indoor hard courts to 31 matches. In the doubles final, Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten emerged victorious over Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski with a score of 7-5, 6-3.