As was expected, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will battle in the ATP Finals title match on Sunday afternoon. The world's best player defeated all eight rivals en route to the final in Turin, extending their incredible dominance over the rest of the Tour.
The ATP Finals is another chapter in a rivalry that has taken full control of the sport. Their Turin duel will be their sixth ATP final since May, embracing them all on the notable scene.
However, the most staggering statistic lies beneath the surface! It has been exactly two years since both players entered the same tournament and experienced defeats.
Carlos and Jannik have won 18 of the previous 19 events they have both entered since the beginning of 2024! However, their only failure came at last year's Madrid Masters, with Alcaraz losing and Sinner withdrawing ahead of the quarter-final.
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The last time they both lost at the same event was at the 2023 ATP Finals. Novak Djokovic ousted the young guns in the semi-final and the final, with Alexander Zverev providing another round-robin loss to the Spaniard.
It was the last time we witnessed their defeats at the same tournament. Their consistency has reshaped the calendar, the rankings and the expectations placed on the rest of the field. The new Big-2 has been created, lookingstrong to stay at the top for years!
Over the previous two seasons, the pattern has grown unmistakable. Carlos and Jannik are pushing each other to the new heights while leaving everyone behind. They have won the previous eight Majors, and they are likely to shift that form into 2026.
For two straight years, Alcaraz and Sinner have set the standard. Now they meet once again to decided the winner of the last notable event of the season. As usual, the stake is very high.
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The Italian enters the duel as the defending champion and the owner of 30 straight indoor wins. On the other hand, Carlos is enjoying his career-best indoor tournament.
He secured the year-end no. 1 honor, and he now wants to add a notable trophy to his incredible collection. Their mastery has formed a duopoly rarely seen in tennis. Turin becomes the latest arena where their dominance converges.
