Alcaraz, about Sinner: "He is the favorite, but I am prepared to face the challenge"

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Carlos Alcaraz secured another victory in these ATP Finals 2025. The Spanish player, world number one, delivered an incredible match with an imposing straight-sets win against Felix Auger-Aliassime, confirming his spot in the Turin final where he will once again face Jannik Sinner.

Despite feeling very positive, Alcaraz knows he is not the favorite for the match, as besides Sinner showcasing his best tennis on this surface, the crowd will not be on his side either. Analyzing these factors and more, these were Alcaraz's statements in the press conference.

"Playing against Jannik indoors is one of the best and most challenging tasks we have in tennis right now. I think he has a streak of 30 or 31 consecutive wins. We play indoors, in front of his audience. That makes it even tougher to play against him. We'll see tomorrow, but I'm ready to face the challenge and to play excellent tennis," said the Spaniard to the media.

"Every time we face each other, we raise our game, which, in my opinion, makes for a great match for tennis, the circuit, and the audience, but I think it means we're working very well on it."

Carlos Alcaraz Overcame Nerves

"In the group stage, I played very good tennis, but obviously, I was playing for the top spot, so nerves were running high. Handling those nerves, that pressure, was more difficult, in a way, than reaching the semifinals. I no longer had those nerves and could play very good tennis, at a rather high level, before reaching the final."

Who Is the Favorite for the Final?

"Being number 1 means I've been playing very well throughout the season, on all surfaces. He is performing better on indoor courts, we play in front of his audience. I would say he is the favorite. I don't want to believe it, but I would say he is the favorite for tomorrow.

Winning would mean a lot to me because in the latter part of the year, I've been working very hard and very focused to be in good shape for this tournament. Playing good tennis and being able to lift the trophy at the end of the week would mean a lot to me, even more so to defeat Jannik and be on the same list as Orantes and Corretja, like the Spaniard who has won this tournament. Having my name alongside theirs would be great."

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