A Final Filled With Power, Precision and High Drama

The ATP Finals closed with a spectacular showdown between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, two of the brightest talents in world tennis. Both players arrived undefeated, but it was the Italian who imposed his rhythm and mental sharpness to lift the trophy for the second year in a row.

Sinner delivered a dominant and composed performance, while Alcaraz battled through physical discomfort that required medical attention during the first set. The Spaniard played the entire second set with heavy strapping on his right thigh after a demanding semifinal played much later than Sinner’s the previous day.

Despite the setbacks, Alcaraz produced magical moments — including a brilliant drop shot that gave him a set point. But Sinner, armed with a lethal serve and total calm in pressure moments, saved the danger and forced a tie-break, where he again demonstrated his superiority. He had lost only three tiebreaks all season, all to Alcaraz, and this time he controlled it with authority.

Sinner’s Consistency Breaks Through in the Second Set

The second set began with promise for Alcaraz, who broke Sinner’s serve for the first time in the entire tournament. But the Italian quickly settled, adjusted tactically, and turned the momentum back in his favor.

When Sinner earned his first break point, a strange spin on the ball helped him keep it in play — a moment that shifted the energy of the match. From then on, the Italian’s defensive solidity and intelligent shot-making proved too much for the Spaniard. Alcaraz found openings, but never enough to break Sinner’s rhythm.

Sinner closed the match on his first match point, clinching the title without dropping a single set all week. The Inalpi Arena roared for its local hero, who once again triumphed on home soil.

Sinner Repeats as Champion; Alcaraz Looks Ahead to Davis Cup

With this victory, Jannik Sinner reinforces his status as one of the most complete and dangerous players on tour. His evolution — physically, tactically and mentally — positions him as a major contender heading into 2026.

Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, who retains the world No. 1 ranking, now shifts his focus to the Davis Cup, aiming to recover physically and finish the season strong.