The men’s professional tennis season wrapped up today in Turin, Italy, with a thrilling final between the world’s top two players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. Sinner emerged victorious after two hard-fought sets, 7-6, 7-5.
If you’re not familiar with the ATP Finals, it’s not a Grand Slam but is widely considered the next best thing—a true measure of tennis greatness. Only the top eight players in the world qualify, competing in round-robin matches before the top four advance to knockout rounds. (Note: Novak Djokovic, ranked fourth, qualified but withdrew due to a shoulder injury, allowing ninth-ranked Lorenzo Musetti to make his Finals debut.)
Sinner’s win marks his second consecutive victory and extends his unbeaten streak on indoor hard courts to 31 matches. His standout season also included triumphs at the Australian Open and Wimbledon. Alcaraz finishes the year as world number one, with two Grand Slam titles of his own from the French and US Opens. Together, they’ve left the rest of the field far behind.
Although their ATP Finals match didn’t match the intensity of their five-set epic at the French Open, it was closely contested throughout. The duo has now won the last eight Grand Slam tournaments—a streak only surpassed by Federer and Nadal (11) and Djokovic and Nadal (9).
Let’s hope this rivalry is just getting started. Alcaraz seems to think so, telling Sinner right after the match, “Hopefully you’ll be ready for next year, because I’ll be ready.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Of course Here is a list of FAQs about Jannik Sinner defeating Carlos Alcaraz to win the Nitto ATP Finals designed to be clear and helpful for all levels of tennis fans
General Beginner Questions
Q Who won the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals
A Jannik Sinner won the 2023 Nitto ATP Finals
Q Who did Jannik Sinner beat in the final
A He beat his rival Carlos Alcaraz in the final match
Q What are the Nitto ATP Finals
A Its the seasonending championship on the mens professional tennis tour featuring only the top 8 ranked players of the year
Q Where was the 2023 tournament held
A It was held in Turin Italy
Q Why was this win so special for Sinner
A It was incredibly special because he was the first Italian player ever to win the ATP Finals and he did it in front of his home crowd in Italy
Match Performance Questions
Q What was the final score in the Sinner vs Alcaraz match
A The final score was 63 63 in favor of Jannik Sinner
Q How long did the final match last
A The match lasted approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes
Q What was the key to Sinners victory
A Sinners key to victory was his powerful and accurate serving along with his aggressive baseline play from both his forehand and backhand which kept Alcaraz under constant pressure
Q Did the home crowd give Sinner an advantage
A Absolutely The Italian crowd was incredibly loud and supportive which gave Sinner a huge boost of energy and confidence throughout the match
Q How did Alcaraz play in the final
A Alcaraz seemed a bit flat and was unable to find his usual high level of explosive play He made more unforced errors than usual and struggled to handle Sinners power
Context Significance Questions
Q What does this win mean for Sinners career
A This is the biggest title of Sinners career so far cementing his status as a top player and a major threat heading into