ATP Finals 2025: Alcaraz Chases First Turin Crown as Sinner Banks on Home Support in Blockbuster Final

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A dream showdown awaits tennis fans at the Nitto ATP Finals as World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz squares off against World No. 2 and defending champion Jannik Sinner. This will be their sixth final of the season and the 16th chapter in one of tennis’ most thrilling modern rivalries.

Both arrive in Turin unbeaten this week—Alcaraz dropping just one set, while Sinner has not surrendered a single one. Although the Spaniard leads their head-to-head 10–5, the Italian’s comfort on indoor courts and the electric home crowd promise a tightly contested battle.

Carlos Alcaraz: World No. 1 and a Sharpened Serve

A week ago, much attention centered around the fight for the year-end No. 1 ranking. Sinner briefly reclaimed the top spot, but Alcaraz secured it during the Round Robin stage with wins over Alex De Minaur, Taylor Fritz, and Lorenzo Musetti.

One of the biggest improvements in Alcaraz’s 2025 season has been his more reliable and aggressive serve, helping him win more free points—an area where he previously struggled. The indoor surface has amplified this advantage. His semifinal against Felix Auger-Aliassime showcased it perfectly:

75% first-serve percentage
82% points won behind the first serve
Saved the only break point he faced

Alcaraz enters his 80th match of the season with a remarkable 71–8 record, eight titles (including two Grand Slams), and over $18 million earned—excluding bonuses.

With seven wins in their last eight meetings (the only loss coming at Wimbledon), Alcaraz will aim to extend his dominance and lift his first ATP Finals trophy, becoming the first Spaniard to win it since Àlex Corretja in 1998. Even Nadal never managed to win this title.

Jannik Sinner: Riding Home Energy and Indoor Mastery

For Sinner, it has been another flawless run in Turin. The reigning champion is on a nine-match winning streak at the ATP Finals (13 of his last 14 overall). His sole objective now is to defend his title—and his level suggests he’s ready.

The Italian has cruised through the tournament without dropping a set, beating Felix Auger-Aliassime, Alexander Zverev, Ben Shelton, and Alex De Minaur, winning 64% of all games played.
Sinner thrives on indoor hardcourts, holding an astounding 30 consecutive wins and nine career indoor titles.

Despite losing critical months earlier this year due to injury, he still boasts a 57–6 season record. His serving has been exceptional all week:

First-serve success above 70% in every match
Over 80% effectiveness on first-serve points
Zero breaks conceded

With a tough 5–10 head-to-head deficit—plus only one victory in their last eight meetings—Sinner will rely heavily on his serve and the roaring Turin crowd to shift the balance.