Sinner Defends ATP Finals Crown, Dethrones Alcaraz in Turin

Jannik Sinner closed his 2025 season in dramatic fashion, defending his ATP Finals title in Turin by defeating world No.1 Carlos Alcaraz in a two-set thriller, 7-6(7-4), 7-5. For the second consecutive year, the Italian lifted the trophy without dropping a set, a testament to his consistency on indoor hard courts as he extended his winning streak to 31 matches on that surface.

The final showcased strategic depth and nerve. Alcaraz had a set point in the first-set tiebreak, but Sinner weathered the pressure and found the right moments to turn defense into offense, sealing the breaker before pulling away in a tight second set.

The win pushes Sinner's head-to-head lead over Alcaraz to 10-6 in 2025, as the two powerhouses dominated the season with a combined 14 titles. The rivalry, nicknamed the Sincaraz saga, had already produced moments of high drama, including Alcaraz’s late-stage comeback to win Roland Garros, while Sinner claimed Wimbledon and left Turin with the ultimate prize.

Prize money for the champion topped just over $5 million, underscoring how lucrative the year-end event has become. After the match, Sinner offered praise and a look ahead: “You are definitely a player I look up to, a lot of motivation. I hope to see you again next year with great battles ahead of us.” Alcaraz, not discouraged, signaled his intent to be ready for more finals in 2026, saying, “I will be ready.”

With the curtains now closed on 2025, both players signaled that the fiercest rivalries of the tennis calendar are far from over. The 2026 season promises more high-stakes showdowns as they push each other toward new heights on the sport’s biggest stages.

Cover image source: Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to retain ATP Finals title before his home fans 🔗

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