SuperTennis Live: [Event Name] – January 10th

In the major circuit, they have faced each other sixteen times so far: the Spaniard is ahead 10-6 and has won 27 sets, four more than Sinner. The two have played 508 games, and Alcaraz has won only two more, 255 against 253. It seems incredible, but to date in head-to-head matches they have won exactly the same number of points, 1651 each.

Sinner has a clear advantage on grass, Alcaraz (as counter-intuitive as it may seem) on hard outdoor. On clay, the scenario is more multifaceted than it might seem. It is true that Alcaraz won three of the four direct matches and 9 sets out of 15, but Sinner still won more games (76 to 75) and more points (494 to 483).

“We have known each other since we were very young and we have no secrets on the pitch. Jannik is a player with almost no weaknesses: very powerful in attack, very fast and solid in defence. He dominated 2025 with two Slams and the ATP Finals, remaining in the fight for number 1 until the end. To beat him it’s not enough to play well: you have to maintain concentration throughout the match, from the first to the last point” explained Alcaraz at the end of 2025 during the presentation of the exhibition.

“Carlos is one of the best on the circuit, perhaps the best. Playing against him is always a great stimulus – said Sinner – Every match has a different story and this is what makes them so exciting. He is very fast, difficult to overcome anywhere on the pitch, and mentally he plays every point as if it were his last. These are the big obstacles that I have to face every time I challenge him”.