Carlos Alcaraz has once again elevated his legacy in men’s tennis, setting a new benchmark over rival Jannik Sinner after securing the ATP Year-End No. 1 presented by PIF for the second time in his young career. The 22-year-old Spaniard sealed the prestigious honor on Thursday after defeating Lorenzo Musetti to complete a flawless 3-0 run in the group stage at the Nitto ATP Finals.
Carlos Alcaraz clinches Year-End No. 1, surpassing Jannik Sinner in season-long race
Entering the season finale, Alcaraz and Sinner stood neck-and-neck in the race to end the year atop the ATP rankings. But it was Alcaraz’s consistency and dominance throughout the tournament that pushed him decisively ahead. With his unbeaten performance in Turin, the Spaniard secured the year-end World No. 1 title—becoming only the second active player after Novak Djokovic to achieve multiple year-end No. 1 finishes.
His milestone achievement adds another chapter to the growing Alcaraz–Sinner rivalry, with the Spaniard now holding a distinct edge in their 2025 accomplishments.
A commanding 2025 season defines Alcaraz’s rise
Carlos Alcaraz’s year has been nothing short of historic. After reaching the quarter-finals at the Australian Open, his season evolved into a dominant showcase on every surface and at every tournament tier. The World No. 1 captured a Tour-leading eight titles in 2025, his highest tally in a single season. His victories include two major titles—Roland Garros and the US Open—alongside three ATP Masters 1000 trophies at Monte-Carlo, Rome, and Cincinnati, and three ATP 500 crowns from Rotterdam, Queen’s Club, and Tokyo.
His Roland Garros triumph will be remembered as one of the most dramatic matches in the tournament’s history. In a gripping five-hour and 29-minute final, Alcaraz saved three championship points against Jannik Sinner, becoming just the ninth player in the Open Era to rally from two sets down to win a major final. It was also the longest final ever played at the Paris Slam.
His US Open win was no less remarkable, dropping only one set throughout the tournament and further solidifying his reputation as the youngest man to capture multiple majors across clay, grass, and hard courts—joining the elite company of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Mats Wilander.
Historic consistency propels him beyond contemporaries
Beyond the trophies, Carlos Alcaraz’s year has been marked by remarkable consistency. From April’s Monte-Carlo Masters to September’s Japan Open in Tokyo, he reached nine straight finals. His run included 17 consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victories—an elite statistic matched only by icons such as Djokovic, Nadal, Roger Federer, and Pete Sampras.
With his second ATP Year-End No. 1 finish, Alcaraz now joins legends like Bjorn Borg, Stefan Edberg, and Lleyton Hewitt. ATP Chairman Andrea Gaudenzi captured the significance of the milestone, stating, “Ending the season as the No. 1 player in the world is an incredible achievement… To do it twice by the age of 22 makes it even more special.”
Having dominated the Jimmy Connors Group, Carlos Alcaraz now advances to the semi-finals, where he awaits the winner of the clash between Alexander Zverev and Felix Auger-Aliassime. Just two victories stand between him and his first-ever ATP Finals crown—a fitting finale to a near-flawless season.