Jannik Sinner closed another brilliant season in the most fitting way imaginable. The 24-year-old defended the ATP Finals title in Turin after a nerve-shredding battle with his greatest rival,Carlos Alcaraz.
Jannik provided a 7-6, 7-5 victory in two hours and 15 minutes, lifting a trophy without losing a set and repeating last year's feat in front of the partisan crowd. Thus, the Italian finished 2025 with six titles on his tally, four notable ones.
Sinner had to dig deep against the rival who chased his first ATP Finals crown. The home favorite produced a performance that blended resilience, precision and emotional depth.
Jannik navigated tense moments against world no. 1 and endured where most of Carlos' rivals would surely crack. The Italian survived a razor-thin opening set, including a set point on serve at 5-6.
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When Alcaraz surged to a 3-1 lead in the second set, the defending champion refused to surrender momentum. He flipped the script through fearless hitting and pinpoint serving.
The 24-year-old has been working on his initial shot ever since that tough US Open final loss to Carlos. The result? Only one service game lost in five encounters in Turin.
As usual against Carlos, every demanding moment required clear vision and courage. Sinner delivered that with the maturity of a man who understands exactly what is required at the sport's summit, having been there for two years.
For Jannik, the second ATP Finals title runs deeper than cold stats and numbers. Finishing the season with such intensity during the indoor swing and surrounded by the people who carried him through a grueling season felt like a perfect emotional closure.
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The final itself demanded Sinner's A-game - sharp first strikes, clutch serving under pressure and unwavering belies against a rival he considers one of the toughest returners in the world.
Turin once again stands as Jannik's fortress after no hesitation or cracks in his game. He is a champion who rises to the moment and signs off the year with the most meaningful victory he could imagine.
What comes next for Sinner is a well-deserved rest. After that, he will focus on preparations for the quest of his third straight Australian Open title. If he maintains this form, he will take some beating at Melbourne Park in two months.
"Tonight means more than a trophy. Tennis is individual, but nothing happens without the people behind you. Finishing the year like this, after such an intense stretch of months, feels like the perfect ending.
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It was a brutal and tight match from the first point. I even had to save a set point in the opener. I'm proud of how I managed the moment. This one truly means a lot to me. You have to bring your highest level when facing Carlos.
I served well when I needed to, and I had to keep my initial shot sharp against likely the best returner in the world. I'm incredibly happy with how I fought. It was a very demanding battle, and closing the season like this feels special," Jannik Sinner said.
