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Sinner beats Alcaraz to defend ATP Finals crown

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Jannik Sinner is relishing more "great battles" with Carlos Alcaraz in 2026 after overcoming the world number one in two tight sets to defend his ATP Finals crown in Turin.

For the second consecutive year, the Italian captured the title without dropping a set throughout the tournament, winning 7-6 (7-4) 7-5 in the final, and is now unbeaten in 31 consecutive matches on indoor hard courts.

It was Sinner's second victory in six finals against Spaniard Alcaraz this season and closed the gap in their head-to-head record to 10-6.

The duo have dominated the 2025 men's tour calendar, winning a combined 14 titles, including all four Grand Slams, and the 'Sincaraz' rivalry went stratospheric in June when Alcaraz fought back from two sets down and saved three championship points to win a Roland Garros epic.