Carlos Alcaraz calls Jannik Sinner “the favourite” ahead of ATP Finals title clash

Overview

• Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face Jannik Sinner in the summit clash of the ATP World Tour Finals on November 16, 2025.
• Ahead of the title match, the Spaniard called the Italian “the favourite” going into the contest.
• Alcaraz acknowledged Sinner’s impressive indoor record.

Carlos Alcaraz is all set to face Jannik Sinner in the summit clash of the ATP World Tour Finals on November 16, 2025. However, ahead of the title match, the Spaniard called the Italian “the favourite” going into the contest. Despite being the World No. 1, Alcaraz acknowledged Sinner’s impressive indoor record.

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During the media interaction, Alcaraz was asked who should be considered the favourite in the final, given that he is the top-ranked player in the world, while Sinner has been dominant on indoor surfaces throughout the season.

In reply, Alcaraz said: “Who is the favourite (smiling)? I mean, the No. 1 means that I've been playing really good during the whole season, in the whole surfaces. He's playing the best on indoor court. We're playing in front of his home crowd. I would say he's the favourite. Don't want to believe it, but I would say he's the favourite for tomorrow I guess (smiling).”

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime in the semi-final

He further explained that winning the title itself would hold greater meaning than simply beating Sinner. "Coming here, playing a good tennis, and be able to lift the trophy at the end of the week would mean a lot to me, even more [than] winning [against] Jannik," he said. "Being in the same list as [Manuel] Orantes and [Alex] Corretja, to be the Spaniard to win this tournament. Putting my name next to them would be great."

In the semi-finals, Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets. Sinner also impressed in his semi-final, beating Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2.

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Historically, Alcaraz has enjoyed an upper hand in recent meetings, winning seven of their last eight clashes. However, Sinner enters the final with an extraordinary streak of 30 consecutive wins on indoor courts.