Sinner concludes 2025 with a bookend major title

Jannik Sinner’s 7-6 (4), 7-5 defeat of Carlos Alcaraz to win the ATP Finals at a home Italian venue capped a runaway season for the world No. 2 which began in January with Australian Open trophy honours..

The 24-year-old was competing in his third straight final in Turin and backed up his 2024 trophy with a second on the trot as he saw off his Spanish opponent.

But there is no way he can compare the two seasons – both were great.

“Honestly, I don’t want to compare. It’s amazing season – last year has been an amazing season. 

“This year making four Grand Slam finals, coming here, winning here, having this big streak (31 straight wins on indoor hardcourt), it’s amazing

“Honestly, amazing season, no? Many, many wins, and not many losses. All the losses I had, I tried to see the positive thing and trying to evolve me as a player. 

“I felt like this happened in a very good way; I’m extremely happy with the season.”

He added: “I feel to be a better player than last year, this is the most important. It’s all part of the process. 

“I believe that if you keep working and trying to be a better player, the results, they’re going to come. This year it was like this.”

While ATP No. 1 Alcaraz – his point lead over Sinner just 550 points – carries on for a final fling at the Davis Cup finals in Bologna, Sinner will not be a part of the Italian side defending that title at the worldwide team event.

Victory in Turin was especially meaningful to Sinner, who had faced his hot rival five times this season in finals, earning his only win at Wimbledon.