Alcaraz and Sinner's face-off history: A rundown of their encounters up to the US Open 2025
In the world of tennis, few rivalries have captured the attention of fans quite like the one between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. This dynamic duo has been locked in a fierce battle on the court since late 2021, with their encounters becoming more frequent and intense across various ATP events.
Their first meeting took place at the Paris Masters in 2021, with Alcaraz emerging victorious in straight sets (7-6(1), 7-5). Since then, they have faced each other 15 times, with Alcaraz leading the rivalry 10-5.
The year 2023 marked a significant milestone in their rivalry, as they met at the Miami Open semifinals. Sinner clinched a hard-fought victory over Alcaraz with a score of 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2. However, Alcaraz bounced back at the ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells, where he won 7-6, 6-3 in the semifinals.
Their matches in 2023 didn't end there. At the China Open, Sinner turned the tables on Alcaraz again, winning the semifinal (7-6(4), 6-1) and the final tournaments (6-7(4), 6-1).
In 2024, their rivalry continued to unfold on some of the biggest stages. At the Indian Wells Semifinal, Alcaraz defeated Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2, while at the French Open Semifinal, Alcaraz emerged victorious in a dramatic five-set battle (2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3).
Their rivalry reached its peak in 2025. Alcaraz won the Cincinnati Open final after Sinner retired trailing 0-5, went on to win the US Open men's singles final (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4), and clinched the French Open final (4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2)).
However, Sinner managed to secure a victory at Wimbledon, stopping Alcaraz from achieving a rare three-peat with a 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 win. The Italian Open Final in 2025 saw Alcaraz triumph once more, winning against Sinner 7-6(5), 6-1.
Their most recent encounter was at the 2025 US Open, where Alcaraz won the quarterfinal in a nail-biting match (6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3).
Despite the lopsided score in Alcaraz's favour, Sinner has proven time and time again that he is more than capable of challenging the young Spanish phenom. Their rivalry continues to captivate tennis fans worldwide, as they eagerly await their next on-court battle.
