November 16, (THEWILL) — Carlos Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in the ATP Finals championship match on Sunday in Turin, with the Spanish player expressing enthusiasm about the contest. The six-time Grand Slam champion defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-finals and expects the atmosphere to resemble a Davis Cup tie.
Sinner advanced to his third consecutive final in Turin after a straight-sets victory over Alex de Minaur on Saturday. The Italian holds several advantages heading into the title match, including an unbeaten 30-match streak on indoor hard courts and an additional six hours of recovery time compared to his opponent. The South Tyrolean said these matches allow him to assess his level before the off-season begins.
Despite Sinner’s home crowd support and current form, Alcaraz has dominated their recent meetings, winning seven of their last eight encounters on tour. The Spaniard has already claimed the year-end world number one ranking regardless of Sunday’s result, though Sinner acknowledged his rival has earned that distinction and described him positively in media interviews.
The pair have maintained an unusually cordial relationship despite their fierce rivalry. Alcaraz joked during a CNN interview that he sees Sinner more frequently than his own mother, whilst both players have consistently spoken respectfully about each other in public forums.
The 2025 season has seen Alcaraz and Sinner divide all four Grand Slam titles between them. Sinner triumphed at the Australian Open and Wimbledon, whilst Alcaraz defeated the Italian in both the French Open and US Open finals, setting the stage for another compelling chapter in their developing rivalry.
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