Alcaraz Surges into a Turbulent Final: Turin Sets the Stage for a Sinner Showdown

Alcaraz Reaches the Final in Turin

Carlos Alcaraz clinched his first Nitto ATP Finals final appearance in Turin by defeating Félix Auger‑Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in 1 hour and 23 minutes, sealing the semi in impressive fashion. The Spaniard, 22, looked confident throughout the night at the arena in Turin and set up a fiery championship clash with his long‑time sparring partner, Jannik Sinner.

Earlier, Alcaraz collected the year‑end world No. 1 ranking for 2025, then celebrated by delivering an authoritative performance against the Canadian. His precise serving and relentless aggression left Auger‑Aliassime with little room to maneuver, and the win was delivered with a signature blend of power and poise.

Alcaraz’s victory was built on a first-set break and a display of patient, smart shot‑selection. He extended his lead with a well‑timed drop shot that caught the Danes? No—apologies, the Canadian—out of position, and he closed out the set with a handful of clean winners before sealing the match in straight sets.

Speaking to the ATP Tour after the match, Alcaraz explained that he felt capable of doing almost anything on court in the opening frame, whether attacking at the net or constructing points from the baseline. The surge of confidence carried him through the rest of the night and into a big final.

With this win, Alcaraz reached his 11th final of the year, the most in the tour, and became the first Spaniard to reach the year‑end final since Rafael Nadal in 2013. A title would also mark the first time a Spaniard has lifted the trophy since Alex Corretja in 1998.

Final Preview: A blockbuster matchup looms as Alcaraz prepares to face Jannik Sinner on Sunday. The World No. 1s dominated the year, sharing the Grand Slams and Masters titles, and together they have amassed 13 titles, including four Masters 1000s.

In their head‑to‑head this season, Alcaraz leads 4-1 against Sinner, though the Italian arrives in Turin with a 30‑match indoor winning streak and tremendous home support. Both players also enter the final unbeaten this week, promising a dramatic, energy‑sapping finale for a 2025 season that has been defined by their rivalry.

Alcaraz looked ahead with excitement: “It’s great to face Jannik. If it were someone else I wouldn’t mind, but this is fantastic. Thanks to him, I’ll try to approach the match differently. A bigger focus, and I know I must execute my ‘A’ game if I want to win the title, so we’ll elevate our level for the fans.”

Details & Numbers: Opta notes that at 22 years and 188 days, Alcaraz became the youngest player since 1988 to reach finals across all major events—Grand Slams, Masters, Olympics, and the year‑end championship—surpassing Alexander Zverev’s age mark. This will be the first No. 1 vs No. 2 final at the year‑end event since 2016, continuing a history of legendary doubles at the season’s end.