Carlos Alcaraz triumphs at Internazionali d'Italia 2025: young Spaniard defeats Jannik Sinner in final

On the evening of May 18, 2025, the Foro Italico in Rome witnessed a breathtaking final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner. The young Spaniard captured his first title at the Internazionali d'Italia, overcoming the world number one with a score of 7-6(5), 6-1. This victory broke Sinner's streak of 26 consecutive wins and strengthened Alcaraz's position as one of the main contenders for the upcoming Roland Garros.

A hard-fought first set

The match began with an extremely balanced first set. Both players showed tennis of the highest level, exchanging powerful and accurate shots. The set was decided at the tie-break, where Alcaraz prevailed with a score of 7-5.

Alcaraz's dominance in the second set

In the second set, Alcaraz took control of the game, imposing his pace and forcing Sinner to commit errors. The set ended quickly with a clear 6-1 in favor of the Spaniard, who showed clear superiority both physically and mentally.

Post-game reactions

At the end of the game, Alcaraz expressed his satisfaction, "I am proud of myself for how I approached the game mentally. Tactically, I think I played very well from the first to the last point. I am really happy that I got my first title in Rome and I hope it will not be my last."

Sinner, despite the defeat, thanked his team and family for their support during the tournament, "After three months, getting to this result means a lot to me and my team. We worked so hard to be here. I am also happy for my family and all the support I received."

Implications for the future

With this victory, Alcaraz broke Sinner's winning streak and strengthened his position as one of the leading contenders for Roland Garros. The success in Rome is an important confidence boost for the young Spaniard ahead of upcoming clay court engagements.

ATP prize money and points

His triumph at the Internazionali d'Italia earned Alcaraz a prize of €985,030 and 1,000 ATP points, further consolidating his position in the world rankings.

The final between Alcaraz and Sinner represented a significant moment in the world tennis landscape, highlighting the birth of a new rivalry between two young talents destined to dominate the circuit in the coming years.