The new emperor of the Foro Italico has no mercy

Spanish conquers the 19th title of his career after defeating Sinner in two sets where he has shown a great version of himself.

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 18 May 2025 | 18.54
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Carlos Alcaraz, champion in Rome 2025. Photo: gettyimages
Carlos Alcaraz, champion in Rome 2025. Photo: gettyimages

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A resounding success for Carlos Alcaraz at the Foro Itálico, conquering one of the great stages of world tennis by claiming the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 title. He defeated Jannik Sinner in the final with a score of 7-6 (5) 6-1, showcasing tactical intelligence and maturity.

Two close rivals destined to build a special relationship and who, after ten matches, know each other perfectly. Perhaps too well. Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are fully aware of how to unsettle each other and try to impose their style of play. Their strategic vision led to moments of constraint in their play, but when an opening appeared on the scoreboard, the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 champion emerged clearly and deservedly.

Initial doubts about Sinner's physical condition were not dispelled, but were gradually eroded in a first set filled with intensity, concentration, though lacking the expected accuracy and fluency. Errors prevailed due to the challenge of outmaneuvering each other, the solid serving of both players, and the discipline to execute their strategies prepared with their respective technical teams.

- Alcaraz showcased his best tennis in the tiebreak and dominated the second set.

Carlos sought depth and height in his shots, while Jannik tried to hit the ball faster and keep the play flat, depriving his opponent of time from the baseline. The Spaniard found a way to break in the fifth game, displaying a sense of freshness and intensity in his movements. Despite this, the Italian resisted and even had two break points at 5-6, revealing a lack of competitive automatism he might have lost in the last three months.

Several backhand errors led to a tiebreak. There, Alcaraz displayed more aggression without sacrificing his consistency or spin on the ball. Despite an untimely double fault, his strong serving and a remarkable point secured the set, dealing a morale blow to his opponent.

The second set lacked any suspense, with only a sporadic attempt by Jannik in the first game, swiftly thwarted by the Murcian player. From then on, it was evident that the Italian struggled physically and lacked the capacity to challenge the powerhouse on clay. Carlos Alcaraz soared on the court, adding another title in the ATP Masters 1000 Rome 2025 to a list that already includes major clay-court tournaments. Now, the focus shifts to defending the title at Roland Garros 2025.

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