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Here's how the ‘Sincaraz’ story unfolded over the years

Updated on: 09 September,2025 08:37 AM IST  |  Mumbai
Ronan Carvalho | sports@mid-day.com

The current World No. 2 recovered from a set down to win the tie 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-1 despite Alcaraz’s solid defensive display that earned plaudits from pundits and fans alike

Here's how the ‘Sincaraz’ story unfolded over the years

Carlos Alcaraz during the US Open final on Sunday; (right) Jannik Sinner during the US Open final against Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. Pics/Getty Images

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1 Paris Masters 2021 Round-of-32 (Winner: Alcaraz) 
The rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner was birthed here in their first ATP-tour encounter. The then 18-year-old Spaniard showcased his power-hitting capabilities to beat the then 20-year-old Italian 7-6 (7-1), 7-5 in a closely fought match.

2 Croatian Open 2022 Final (Winner: Sinner)
Facing each other with a championship on the line for the first time, it was Sinner who prevailed. The current World No. 2 recovered from a set down to win the tie 6-7 (5-7), 6-1, 6-1 despite Alcaraz’s solid defensive display that earned plaudits from pundits and fans alike.


3 US Open 2022 Quarter-finals (Winner: Alcaraz)
The duo gave viewers a true taste of what was to come in this epic five-setter at Flushing Meadows that lasted five hours and 15 minutes. At the end of it, Alcaraz won 6-3, 6-7 (5-7), 6-7 (0-7), 7-5, 6-3 after saving one match point.



4 French Open 2025 Final (Winner: Alcaraz)
Facing each other in a Grand Slam final for the first time, the Italian began in commanding fashion by grafting a two-set lead, before the Spaniard hit back in tremendous fashion. Alcaraz won the third set, saved three championship points in the fourth, and clinched the tie-breaker in the fifth to win 4-6, 6-7(7-4), 6-4, 7-6(7-3), 7-6(10-2) in a tie that lasted five hours and 29 minutes — the longest in Roland Garros history.

5 Wimbledon 2025 Final  (Winner: Sinner)
Sinner bounced back emphatically from his French Open defeat. He showed nerves of steel and rallied from a set down to defeat Alcaraz 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. In doing so, he became the first Italian to win a singles title at SW19.

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