Alcaraz and Sinner set for Turin Showdown in ATP Finals
TURIN, Italy – Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will clash in the ATP Finals championship match on Sunday, continuing a captivating rivalry that has dominated men’s tennis in 2024. The highly anticipated contest will take place in Turin, Italy, where Sinner will enjoy fervent home-court support.
The match represents the pinnacle of a remarkable season for both players, who have collectively secured 13 titles, including all four Grand Slam championships for the second year running, and four ATP 1,000 events. This is Alcaraz’s first appearance in the Turin final,while Sinner aims for back-to-back ATP Finals titles and a third consecutive appearance in the championship match. The victor will recieve a prize of over $5 million (£3.85m).
alcaraz, the world number one, playfully acknowledged the frequency of his encounters with Sinner, stating he “wouldn’t mind facing someone else.” The pair have already met five times in finals this year,with Sinner claiming victory at Wimbledon and Alcaraz winning at the Rome Masters,Cincinnati,the US Open,and a grueling five-and-a-half-hour five-set battle at Roland Garros.
Both players advanced to the final in straight sets on Saturday. Alcaraz defeated Felix Auger-aliassime of Canada 6-2, 6-4, while Sinner overcame Alex de Minaur 7-5, 6-2. The atmosphere in Turin is expected to be electric, with Alcaraz comparing it to a “Davis Cup” environment.
