There are incredible statistics that tell the story of the rivalry between countries Sinner And Alcaraz: in 16 official matches, the two played 3,302 points. How many won? One thousand six hundred and fifty one Jannik, one thousand six hundred and fifty one Carlitos. Sinner trailed until yesterday but won 78 points against Alcaraz’s 72, restoring the existing six-point gap and bringing the balance to perfect balance. It is impossible not to think of Roger Federer’s speech to the students of Dartmouth College a few years ago, when he spoke about the impossible quest for perfection in tennis: «Of the 1,526 singles matches I have played throughout my career, I have won almost 80%. Now, I have a question for you all: what percentage of points did I win. Only 54%. When you lose one in two points, on average, you learn not to get hung up on every shot. The best in the world are not the best because they win every point, it’s because they know they will lose again and again and they have learned how to deal with it.”
In the final in Turin Sinner won 78 points, Alcaraz 72
From Rome to Turin, they played six Major finals against each other.
Something that had never happened before. Even yesterday (final score 7-6 7-5 in two hours and 15 minutes of play), the match was very close, blow by blow, sometimes spectacular. The difference was minimal: Sinner won 78 points against his opponent’s 72, even aces favored him 8 to 5. The Italian was ruthless on break points, scoring two from two (Alcaraz one from three). And in the end the two agreed to meet in 2026, because the saga would continue.
After the win, Sinner ran to his garage to celebrate, hugging everyone (even his girlfriend). Laila Hasanovicbut without kissing). “It’s been incredible, an incredible season. To come and win here in Turin, in front of the Italian public, is incredible. Before the tournament I was looking forward to it. For me it’s very special”, said Jannik Sinner after the match, adding: “Celebrating this tournament after two intense months is extraordinary. With Carlos you have to play as well as possible: I serve well in certain moments. He is one of the best responders on the circuit. It was a very difficult match. It means a lot to end the season like this.” Alcaraz opted for fair play: «I left the field with my head held high. I was very happy with the level I showed on the court against a player who had not lost a match on an indoor court for two years. After every defeat, Jannik returns to the field stronger and stronger, congratulations.”
The numbers
For Sinner, this was win number 58 of the season, with only 6 losses. Six titles: Australian Open – which in 2026 will be the last major obstacle to reaching the top of the ATP rankings -, Wimbledon, Vienna, Beijing, Masters 1000 in Paris and ATP Finals. On indoor hard courts he has achieved 31 consecutive wins: only McEnroe, Djokovic, Federer and Lendl have achieved a better record. However, Jannik’s account is still open. Thirty-seven weeks in first place, interrupted only by his friend and rival, Carlos. The appointment for the next final is already on the calendar.
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