Italian Tennis Federation president Angelo Binaghi could not hide his delight following another unforgettable clash between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Finals title clash.
As usual, the world's dominant players threw everything at each other, with the Italian prevailing 7-6, 7-5 after two hours and 15 minutes for a massive celebration of the title defense.
The home hero lifted the trophy in front of the partisan crowd for the second straight year. This time, the spectacle reached historic heights, with his greatest rival across the net.
Over seven million viewers tuned in across Italy and supported their hero. They forged a record-breaking audience and confirmed just how deeply Sinner has captured the nation's imagination and hearts.
Alongside Jannik's notable triumph, Binaghi celebrated the exceptional nature of his growing rivalry with Carlos. They have split all eight Major titles since the start of 2024, dominating on the notable scene and in the ATP rankings.
The leading figure of the Italian federation sees them as twin engines driving tennis into a new era. Their Turin duel provided another world-class quality battle, wrapped in their touchy sportsmanship, respect and competitive purity.
That's why Binaghi urges young athletes to look up to them and follow their path. The title clash showcased everything good tennis has to offer - passion, fair play and the rivalry that elevates everyone involved.
Sinner is the ATP Finals winner, while Alcaraz wraps up the season as the year-end no. 1 player. Binaghi is convinced the future of the game is in extraordinary hands. For Italy, it should be fortunate to be at the heart of it.
Jannik and Carlos have left everyone miles behind, including Alexander Zverev and NovakDjokovic. They will try to carry that boost into 2026 and extend their domination at Majors and every other event they enter together.
"In 2025, Jannik and Carlos each won two Major titles. Jannik won the ATP Finals, while Carlos finished as world no. 1. It's an incredible way to start the new season. It's also a huge source of pride for the tens of millions of Italians who watched the final on television.
The final was a lesson in education, civility, and sportsmanship. Videos of these matches should be shown to children who need to grow up, because experiencing such emotions makes us better people.
Jannik and Carlos are two extraordinary players, and the future of tennis belongs to them," Angelo Binaghi said.
