The ATP Finals 2025 have brought tennis fans to Turin for a high-stakes conclusion to the season. The battle for the year-end World No.1 ranking will unfold between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, the two young stars who have defined the new generation of men’s tennis.
Sinner, currently trailing Alcaraz by 1,050 points in the PIF ATP Live Race To Turin, must defend his title to stay in contention. But even a perfect run might not be enough — if Alcaraz earns 450 points, the Spaniard will finish the year as World No.1 regardless of Sinner’s results.
“With the early exit of Carlos in Paris there are some scenarios, which I follow, but at the same time if he plays really well there is no chance, it doesn’t matter what my result is,” Sinner told reporters ahead of the tournament.
Alcaraz Keeps Focus on Performance
For Carlos Alcaraz, the equation is clear: perform well in Turin, and the top spot will be his. Speaking to the media, the Spaniard shared that the goal of ending the season as No.1 has been on his mind for months.
“Ending as the No. 1, it’s been an important goal for me since half the year, to be honest. Because at the beginning I didn’t think about it. I’m just really motivated to perform well, to play my best tennis, trying to get some wins here, trying to qualify to the semi-finals. I think doing good in this tournament, winning matches here, it comes together with ending the year as No. 1. It’s kind of the same motivation, they stick together.”
Alcaraz enters Turin seeking to cap off his season with consistency after flashes of brilliance and minor setbacks throughout the year.
Sinner on His Relationship With Alcaraz
Despite the tension of their title race, Jannik Sinner insists that mutual respect defines his relationship with Alcaraz. The two practiced together ahead of the tournament, showing the camaraderie that has grown alongside their rivalry.
In a conversation with Tennis Bolshoi, Sinner spoke about how their understanding has deepened with time and competition.
“Yeah, I mean it has evolved in the basis of success for both players, but in another way we do understand each other really well off the court and that hasn’t really changed,” answered Alcaraz. “We just know each other better, which is normal, it’s something natural.
“You know, growing up you see him a bit more in the locker room, on the practice courts, sometimes you practice together and you talk about different stuff, not only about tennis and you get to know him better, and I think it’s great, it’s nice, obviously we both know what’s on the line in every tournament.
“Especially here, the last tournament we play, but yeah whenever we shake hands the match is over and it’s all good.”
That final line — “we shake hands, the match is over, and it’s all good” — sums up the tone of their rivalry: fierce competition on the court, friendship off it.
The Final Showdown
As the ATP Finals 2025 progress in Turin, all eyes are on whether Sinner can defend his crown or if Alcaraz will reclaim the throne. The season-ending battle promises to be a fitting finale to a year defined by their duel — a rivalry rooted in excellence, respect, and the relentless pursuit of World No.1 glory.
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