Jannik Sinner completed the 2025 season with a historic statistical achievement that no ATP player ever managed before. The Italian finished behind Carlos Alcaraz in the rankings, yet he produced a season that rewrote modern ATP data and elevated their rivalry.
A Feat Never Seen in ATP’s Modern Data Era
The ATP has tracked serve and return numbers since 1991. Not even Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, or Rafael Nadal led the Tour in both service games won and return games won in the same year.
Until now!
Sinner became the first player to top both categories in a single season. This rare combination highlighted his complete command over every phase of play in 2025.
He held serve 713 times in 775 games, giving him an elite 92% hold rate. Sinner sharpened his serve after his US Open final loss to Alcaraz. He improved his first-serve precision and redesigned his second-serve patterns.
His team credited his ability to “hit his spots under pressure,” which transformed his service game into a major weapon.
Return Dominance That Outclassed Every Rival
Sinner also stole 247 return games, winning 32.63% of all return opportunities. This placed him ahead of Alcaraz, who finished at 31.88%. His “controlled, focused and well-balanced first shot on the return” troubled even the strongest servers.
He used depth and fast ball-striking to push opponents back. This strategy did not help in the US Open final, but it inspired him to increase his aggression later in the season. His upgraded return game turned many matches into long, exhausting battles for opponents.
Despite losing the No.1 race, Sinner produced better all-round numbers than Alcaraz. The Spaniard defended the ATP throne late in the year, helped by his success in five key clashes against Sinner during spring and summer.
Sinner–Alcaraz Rivalry Set for a Fierce 2026 Race
The gap between the two rivals has never felt smaller. Sinner’s statistical edge signals a dramatic chase for the No.1 ranking in 2026. His all-court strength grew sharper, more consistent, and more intimidating with every tournament.
Sinner now targets a third straight Australian Open title and a deeper run in the events he missed due to suspension. His numbers show he enters 2026 as one of the most complete players in the sport.
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