Jannik Sinner wins second title at ATP Finals 2025 by beating Alcaraz in the final in Turin Por Luís Henrique Costa
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Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the ATP Finals 2025 by 6/7 (4-7), 6/3, 6/4 and won his second title in the masters tournament, this Sunday, November 16, at the Inalpi Arena, in Turin, Italy. The Italian, playing at home and as defending champion, maintained his unbeaten record in the event and did not lose sets until the previous decision. The title earned the winner a prize of more than US$5 million for an undefeated campaign.
The match lasted around 2 hours and 45 minutes, with Sinner dominating in the decisive moments of the second and third sets. Alcaraz, number 1 in the world, felt discomfort in his right thigh during the game, but completed the match. The Spaniard ends the season with the position of leader in the ranking guaranteed.
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The clash marked the 16th duel between the rivals, who shared the 2025 Grand Slams.
First set played
Sinner saved set point at 6/5 and took the decision to a tie-break. The Italian made fewer mistakes and closed at 7-4 after 1h19min of September.
Nothere were breaks of serve until the tie-break. Alcaraz varied with climbs to the net and drop shots.
The match was briefly interrupted at the start due to medical attention to a fan in the stands.
Reaction in the second set
Alcaraz started the set by breaking Sinner’s serve for the first time in the tournament. The Spaniard took a 2/0 lead after the Italian committed double faults.
Sinner returned the break immediately and tied at 3/3. The Italian confirmed games with powerful serves.
Alcaraz asked for a massage on his right thigh at halftime and returned with a protective bandage. The Spaniard maintained serve, but Sinner closed the set at 6/3.
Third set decision
Sinner maintained his dominance in the loot games. The Italian achieved a decisive break in the ninth game.
Alcaraz pressed with variations, but made unforced errors in key points. Sinner closed at 6/4 with ace.
- Sinner had 35 winners against Alcaraz’s 28.
- The Italian converted 2 of 5 break points.
- Alcaraz faced 8 break points and saved 6.
Tournament trajectory
Sinner reached the final undefeated, without losing sets in the previous stages. The Italian defeated De Minaur in the semi-final by double 6/2.
Alcaraz advanced with a perfect round-robin campaign. The Spaniard beat Auger-Aliassime in the semi by 6/2 and 6/4.
The title marks Sinner’s sixth of the season. The Italian maintains a winning streak on indoor courts.
Intense rivalry
Alcaraz leads the overall record by 10 to 7. In 2025, the Spaniard won 4 of the 7 clashes.
Sinner and Alcaraz shared the four Grand Slams of the year.
- Sinner: Australian Open and Wimbledon.
- Alcaraz: Roland Garros and US Open.
The Italian is looking for his second consecutive Finals title. Alcaraz was playing in his first final in the tournament.
Final numbers
Sinner hit 85% of first serves. The Italian won 80% of the points on the first serve.
Alcaraz committed 32 unforced errors. The Spaniard took to the net 25 times with 18 points.
The Italian public massively supported Sinner throughout the match. Gustavo Kuerten watched the duel in the arena.
Dominating Season
Alcaraz ends 2025 with nine titles and 71 victories. The Spaniard secured the year as number 1 in the ranking.
Sinner won six trophies, including two Majors. The Italian ends the year as two-time Finals champion.
The final closed the ATP circuit season. Next tournaments take place in January 2026.
