Carlos Alcaraz wins Italian Open 2025, beating Jannik Sinner

Carlos Alcaraz ended Jannik Sinner’s 26-match winning streak in emphatic fashion on Sunday, outclassing the world number one 7-6 (7-5), 6-1 in the Italian Open final to capture his first Rome title.

The Spanish sensation, just 22, once again proved his dominance on clay, overcoming early resistance from Sinner before cruising through the second set with flair and confidence.

Sinner, returning from a three-month doping ban, was chasing history as he aimed to become the first Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1976 to lift the trophy on home soil.

But despite having two set points in the opener, the top seed faltered under pressure—most notably with a mistimed backhand return wide at a crucial moment in the tiebreak.

From there, Alcaraz never looked back.

The four-time Grand Slam winner shifted gears, displaying sublime court coverage, relentless aggression, and pinpoint shot-making. He sealed the match—and the title—with a sharp cross-court volley, drawing a standing ovation from the Roman crowd.

"I'm just really happy to get my first Rome title—hopefully it’s not the last," Alcaraz said post-match. "It means a lot to beat Jannik here, especially with the level he showed today. I’m proud of how I approached this match mentally and tactically."

Alcaraz has now defeated Sinner in their last four meetings, with this win mirroring his triumph at the China Open last October—also the last time Sinner had lost a match.

For the Italian star, the final still marked a successful return to competition.

“It’s been a tough few months,” Sinner admitted. “I tried today, but that was all I had. Reaching the final is a great result, and a good test.”

As both players now look ahead to Roland-Garros, Alcaraz’s commanding victory in Rome cements his status as a major title contender—and a serious obstacle in Sinner’s path to redemption.