Jannik Sinner clinched his second straight ATP Finals championship by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in Turin. In a match in which both players entered the tournament unbeaten, Sinner defeated the world number one in front of a supportive home crowd and celebrated after breaking Alcaraz in the final match. The Italian’s win extended his indoor hardcourt winning streak to 30 games and earned him a record $5.07 million. Despite the win, Sinner finished the season just behind Alcaraz, who claimed the No. 1 spot at the end of the year.
The 2025 season was defined by the Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry, with both players reaching all four Grand Slam finals. Sinner’s triumph in Turin came after a year in which Alcaraz won Roland Garros and the US Open, both of which he defeated Sinner. That result at the ATP Finals followed four losses to Alcaraz earlier in the year, but Sinner came through when it mattered most at home.
Sinner’s win was marked by resilience in moments of high pressure. He saved the only break point of the first set before overcoming Alcaraz in the tiebreak with precision shooting and composure. During the match, Sinner’s serve was not the best, but he managed the critical points effectively, especially in the closing stages of both sets.
Key moments included a 10-minute timeout at 2-2 in the first set due to a medical emergency in the stands and a medical time-out taken by Alcaraz at 5-4. Undeterred by these disruptions, Sinner rallied to take the first set.
In the second set, Alcaraz broke early, but Sinner responded by tying the score at 3-3. Sinner then took control in the deciding moments, breaking Alcaraz as the Spaniard served to hold, sealing the match in straight sets.
Tactically, both players showed an aggressive base game, but Sinner’s ability to keep his nerves under pressure proved decisive. Alcaraz’s decision to take a medical timeout seemed strategic, but Sinner’s consistent play in key moments shifted the momentum.
For Sinner, the title capped off a career-best season, reaching all four Grand Slam finals and winning two majors.
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Published on:
November 17, 2025
