Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will face off once more as they compete for the prestigious ATP Finals trophy on Sunday in Turin, Italy. Both players have established themselves as the top contenders in men’s tennis, with Alcaraz recently defeating **Felix Auger-Aliassime** 6-2, 6-4, while Sinner overcame **Alex de Minaur** 7-5, 6-2 in the semifinals. This matchup marks their sixth encounter this year, solidifying their status as two of the sport’s elite competitors.
Alcaraz, currently ranked No. 1 in the world, expressed excitement about facing Sinner again. “I expect at least three to four people in the crowd cheering for me,” he said with a smile. The Spaniard, who has already secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking, will be competing in his first ATP Finals final. Meanwhile, Sinner, the world No. 2, aims to capture his second consecutive title at this event, having not lost a set since his defeat to **Novak Djokovic** in the 2023 final.
High Stakes in Turin
Sinner has not only been dominant at the ATP Finals but has also been in excellent form on indoor hard courts, extending his winning streak to **31 matches**. He is looking to leverage this momentum as he prepares to challenge Alcaraz. “These are matches I look forward to… of course, I feel comfortable on an indoor hard court,” Sinner noted, highlighting the significance of this final before the offseason.
The rivalry between Alcaraz and Sinner has been intense, with both having faced each other in three Grand Slam finals this year. Alcaraz triumphed in a thrilling fifth-set tiebreak to win the **French Open**, while Sinner claimed victory at **Wimbledon**. Alcaraz later secured the title at the **US Open**, bringing their head-to-head record to **10-5** in favor of Alcaraz.
Their previous encounters this year include two finals: Alcaraz won the **Italian Open** and emerged victorious at the **Cincinnati Open** when Sinner had to retire due to illness. The stakes are high for both players, who have each captured two Grand Slam titles this season.
Semifinal Highlights
In the semifinals, Alcaraz maintained pressure on Auger-Aliassime from the outset, achieving a **25-15** advantage in winners and committing significantly fewer unforced errors, with a count of **10** compared to Auger-Aliassime’s **20**. Alcaraz described his performance as his best of the tournament, stating, “I’m really happy with the level today. I played really solid, really aggressively.”
Sinner’s route to the final was just as compelling. He saved three break points early in his match against De Minaur and took control by breaking for a **6-5** lead. The second set was more straightforward, with Sinner racing to a **4-0** advantage. “I was happy with how I served and with how I reacted in the important moments,” he said, reflecting on his solid performance.
Both players are eager to prove themselves in what is expected to be another thrilling final. With the ATP Finals trophy on the line, fans can anticipate an exciting showdown as Alcaraz and Sinner continue to establish their legacies in the world of tennis.
