2025年阻止辛纳和阿尔卡拉斯的“11号”

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the two great dominators of the circuit. The two strongest rivals within the team, although they are not invincible. In this 2025 season, a total of eleven brave souls managed to cross paths with them.

We cheated a bit, but it was impossible to form a complete 'eleven' without some trickery. Obviously, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have faced each other several times, defeating each other this 2025 season, so both names are also part of the list. No player could beat both of them -this might take a while to see-, so we are left with a very interesting piece to revisit the eleven tales of the calendar where one of the two was tilted on the field.

NOVAK DJOKOVIC

It was the first defeat of the year for Carlos Alcaraz and possibly never suffered one that hurt more. First tournament of the season, the Australian Open, the only Grand Slam missing for him, reaching the quarterfinals and there Novak Djokovic awaits him. Nobody trusted the Serbian for such a challenging test at this stage, but if there was a place to show his claws again, it was undoubtedly Melbourne. A blow (4-6, 6-4, 6-3, 6-4) that hinted at how competitive he would be throughout 2025.

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JIRI LEHECKA

Continuing with Carlos Alcaraz, in the first quarter of the season, he showed more vulnerability. Upon arriving in Doha, expectations were high again, although it was his first time in this tournament. Once again, he reached the quarterfinals, but this time the opponent was not a 24-time Grand Slam winner. He had a good advantage in the third set against Jiri Lehecka, but it was not the Murcian's day, as he was defeated by the Czech player to everyone's surprise (6-3, 3-6, 6-4).

JACK DRAPER

And again, we continue with Carlos Alcaraz, recalling a peculiar match, an ugly match, a match where the lesser evil won. Indian Wells has conditions that usually suit the Spanish player, but there are days when the weather is so challenging that not even he can control it. That evening, he couldn't dominate Jack Draper who was on his way to his first Masters 1000 title, thus defeating the Murcian in the semifinals (6-1, 0-6, 6-4) with a score that raised some alarms.

DAVID GOFFIN

But if there was a defeat that triggered all the alarms, it was undoubtedly the one he suffered in the first round of the Miami Open against David Goffin. It was such a chaotic match (5-7, 6-4, 6-3), so frustrating, that it possibly marked rock bottom for Carlos Alcaraz. It was the end of a tour where no one remembered his triumph in Rotterdam. Fortunately, we now know that that hole turned out to be the definitive springboard for an unforgettable spring and summer, although first, we had to see him bite the dust against the Belgian.

HOLGER RUNE

An injury prevented Carlos Alcaraz from performing at 100% in the 2025 Barcelona Open final, where he was seeking his third consecutive crown. After arriving like a rocket on Sunday, the adductor caused the Murcian to succumb to Holger Rune (7-6, 6-2), although it must be admitted that the Dane also competed marvelously. A bitter taste, as significant as having to withdraw from the Madrid Masters 1000 a week later to fully recover.

CARLOS ALCARAZ

We reach the midpoint of the article and the name of Jannik Sinner has not yet appeared, so it is time now. The Italian, Australian Open champion and subsequently suspended for three months, returned to the circuit towards the end of the clay court swing. And he did it to lose against Carlos Alcaraz in the Rome final (7-6, 6-1) in a perfect tactical display by the Spaniard. The story would repeat itself in the Roland Garros final (4-6, 6-7, 6-4, 7-6, 7-6), the Cincinnati final (5-0 Ret.), and the US Open final (6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4). Four victories for the Spanish player against the Murcian, showcasing his complete dominance in the rivalry.

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ALEXANDER BUBLIK

However, not only Alcaraz has what it takes to defeat Jannik Sinner. In the Halle tournament's round of 16, we discovered that Alexander Bublik is already prepared to face serious matches with the utmost professionalism, making it impossible to topple the Italian on a surface like grass. The Italian was coming from a cruel defeat in Paris, and in Germany, he wasn't in top form, providing some excuse for Sascha's tremendous performance that day (4-6, 6-3, 6-4).

JANNIK SINNER

Although it took him a lot, despite suffering many recent defeats against Carlos Alcaraz, there was a moment in the season where Jannik Sinner finally managed to avenge his top rival. He did it without much trouble, decisively, dethroning him at Wimbledon (4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4), ending an endless streak of victories. That was the first Grand Slam final that the Murcian player lost, just after the Italian also lost his first at Roland Garros a month earlier. They paid each other in the same coin, confirming that, barring any surprise, they are the only ones capable of unlocking themselves on the court. By the way, the Italian emerged victorious again in the ATP Finals final (7-6, 7-5), ending the season on a high note.

TAYLOR FRITZ

Note that this victory, even though it occurred in the Laver Cup, is also official. Why? Because the tournament is official, part of the ATP calendar, a fact that people sometimes forget. To this day, it is the only victory the American has against the Spanish player in their six encounters, but surely it tastes so sweet that he doesn't even remember the others (6-3, 6-2). Well, maybe it's not that significant, but the point is that Fritz had his stroke of luck in San Francisco, earning a spot in this article thanks to that.

TALLON GRIEKSPOOR

A minor mishap suffered in the Shanghai Masters 1000 turned out to be fortunate for Jannik Sinner, who then gained momentum until the end of the season. However, he had to withdraw against Tallon Griekspoor when things were looking average in the third set (6-7, 7-5, 3-2 Ret.), but every defeat counts the same. What a luxury for the Dutchman to appear in this piece, truly deserved after putting the Italian under pressure in such a demanding match. Then came the cramps, and the party was over.

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CAMERON NORRIE

We conclude with the slight disaster experienced by Carlos Alcaraz at the Paris Masters 1000, a tournament that debuted a new venue this season, but the Murcian's feelings remained the same. Cameron Norrie appeared in the first round, a rival who is always tough to beat, no matter how many times you have defeated him. Attitude was lacking, luck was lacking, and so was tennis. On the other hand, the Briton was in top form (4-6, 6-3, 6-4), achieving one of those victories that justify all the hard work.

In conclusion, which players managed to defeat Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz this season? The Italian only succumbed to three players, while the Murcian was defeated by a total of eight. Currently, it is evident which of the two is more prone to falter and leave the door open to surprises, the same one who finishes the season as the world's No. 1.

And now, the most important question, which of these names will repeat in 2026? What new players will join the list?

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