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Sinner Retains ATP Finals Title Over Alcaraz, Who Now Awaits Hamstring MRI

Alcaraz ends the year No. 1, with a hamstring scan set to determine his Davis Cup availability.

Sinner playing Alcaraz on Sunday.
Sinner being congratulated by Alcaraz at the end of the final.
Jannik Sinner poses with the ATP Finals trophy after winning the singles title against Carlos Alcaraz in Turin, Italy, on Sunday.
Spain's Carlos Alcaraz, left, and winner Italy's Jannik Sinner stand on the podium after the final tennis match of the ATP World Tour Finals.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(4), 7-5 in Turin to successfully defend the ATP Finals crown without dropping a set.
  • Sinner’s improved serve proved pivotal, including a 187 kph second serve to fend off a set point, as he extended his unbeaten run at the event since 2023.
  • Despite the loss, Alcaraz secured the year-end No. 1 ranking and showed progress indoors after reaching the final at the season-ending tournament.
  • Alcaraz reported right hamstring pain during the match, traveled to Bologna for an MRI, and Spain’s Davis Cup plans for the Nov. 20 quarterfinal against the Czech Republic hinge on the results.
  • The Sinner–Alcaraz rivalry defined 2025, with six finals this season and 16 career meetings totaling 3,302 points, and the Turin final drew a record 7 million TV viewers in Italy.