Paris Masters 1000, the only unconquered bastion for Sinner and Alcaraz

Diego Jiménez Rubio | 29 Oct 2025 | 09.45

Carlos Alcaraz, aim to win in Paris. Photo: gettyimages

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It feels like the shared empire between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz has just begun, but it has started with such momentum that there is no longer any major ATP tournament missing from either of their resumes, except for the Paris Masters and the Olympic gold. Which of the two will conquer the only Masters 1000 free from their duopoly first?

The data is surprising and imposing. Out of the 15 most significant tournaments in the world (4 Grand Slams, 9 Masters 1000, ATP Finals, and Davis Cup), only one of them has not yet been conquered by either Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz, giving a clear idea of the forcefulness and natural ease with which these two tennis geniuses are sharing the glory cake. Despite being in the early stages of their respective careers, the Paris Masters is the only major tournament that neither of them has won.

The clarification about the Olympic gold is pertinent but must be considered with the asterisk of it being held every four years, with all that entails. Both the Italian and the Spaniard will seek that success in Los Angeles 2028 and Brisbane 2032, barring any changes, with the possibility of still being active in 2036. However, based on the regular schedule, La Défense Arena remains the last unconquered bastion, as if it were the village of Asterix and Obelix warding off Roman attacks.

Neither Alcaraz nor Sinner have advanced past the quarterfinals in the Paris Masters

In reality, there haven't been many attempts by either Carlos or Jannik to become champions in this event. While it's true that they had one of their first major battles against each other in the 2021 edition, with a victory for the player from Murcia, both have very limited track records in the Parisian event. In fact, Sinner has played 3 matches, with a record of 1-2, his best result being reaching the round of 16 in 2023, a round he chose not to contest in protest for the late finish of his previous match the day before.

On the other hand, Alcaraz has a record of 5-5, having faced situations as bizarre and painful as the encounter with Hugo Gaston when he was a young, inexperienced player trying to make his way in the professional ranks, the injury suffered against Rune in the 2022 quarterfinals, the incomprehensible loss to Safiulin in 2023, and the surprising defeat against Humbert last year, along with his poor performance against Norrie in this year's edition.