One of the iconic sporting rivalries of Roger Federer vs Rafael Nadal has transitioned to the modern-day rivalry of Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz. These two young tennis sensations keep fans attached to their place with their aggressive playing style and intense shots and rallies. Where World No.1 offers a proficient, skillful game, his rivals offer an exuberant game. Alcaraz is known for his spectacular net game in comparison to Novak Djokovic for his physical splits and lateral movement. On the other hand, Sinner is known for his all-court movement and calm on-court behavior.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Head To Head Record
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have played a total of 10 matches as of 2024, with a head-to-head record of 4-6.
The Spaniard leads the encounter by 5-2 on hardcourts, thus keeping Sinner away from dominating completely on the ATP circuit. Alcaraz also leads by 2-1 at Grand Slams.
Sinner holds a 1-0 score on the grasscourt and is tied by 1-1 on the claycourt. Sinner vs Alcaraz's last encounter was registered at the Six Kings Slam held in Riyadh. However, the result was not officially included in the head-to-head count as it was an exhibition match. The final scoreline of the match was Sinner defeating Alcaraz by 6-7, 6-3, 6-3.
Technically, the duo last competed at the 2024 Beijing Open, with Alcaraz emerging victorious. Despite leading the ATP rankings as World No. 1, Sinner lost all his matches against Alcaraz in 2024. Their next encounter was recorded at the semifinal of the 2024 French Open, where again Alcaraz defeated Sinner by 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3. At the 2024 Indian Wells Open, Alcaraz faced Sinner in the semifinal and emerged champion despite losing the first set.
There were three encounters between Sinner and Alcaraz in 2023, with Sinner leading the clash by 2-1. Viewers were kept on the edge of their seats at the Beijing Open, where Sinner defeated Alcaraz by 7-6, 6-1. His triumphs continued as he advanced to the final of the Miami Open by registering a win against Alcaraz in the semifinal by 6-7, 6-4, 6-2. Alcaraz beat Sinner by 7-6, 6-3 at the semifinal of the Indian Wells Open.
In 2022, fans enjoyed the intense matchup of Sinner vs Alcaraz at the US Open and Wimbledon. One of the most epic matches was seen at the US Open, where both players showcased their versatile performances in five sets. Alcaraz defeated Sinner in the quarterfinal with the final score of 6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3. At the Wimbledon Open, Sinner recorded a win over Alcaraz in the fourth round by 6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3.
The next encounter was at the 2022 Umag Open, where Sinner beat the Spaniard by 6-7, 6-1, 6-1. Tennis fans enjoyed the first encounter between Sinner and Alcaraz at the 2021 Paris Open, where Alcaraz beat Sinner by 7-6, 7-5.
| Year | Event | Surface | Round | Winner | Result |
| 2024 | Beijing Open | Outdoor Hard | Final | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) |
| 2024 | Roland Garros | Outdoor Clay | Semifinal | Carlos Alcaraz | 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2024 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells Open | Outdoor Hard | Semifinal | Carlos Alcaraz | 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2023 | Beijing Open | Outdoor Hard | Semifinal | Jannik Sinner | 7-6(4), 6-1 |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Miami Open | Outdoor Hard | Semifinal | Jannik Sinner | 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2023 | ATP Masters 1000 Indian Wells Open | Outdoor Hard | Semifinal | Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(4), 6-3 |
| 2022 | US Open | Outdoor Hard | Quarterfinal | Carlos Alcaraz | 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2022 | Umag Open | Outdoor Clay | Final | Jannik Sinner | 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2022 | Wimbledon Open | Outdoor Grass | Round of 16 | Jannik Sinner | 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3 |
| 2021 | ATP Masters 1000 Paris Open | Indoor Hard | Round of 32 | Carlos Alcaraz | 7-6(1), 7-5 |
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Stats
| Factor | Jannik Sinner | Carlos Alcaraz |
| Age | 23 | 21 |
| Birth Date | August 16, 2001 | May 5, 2003 |
| Nationality | Italian | Spaniard |
| Weight | 170 lbs or 77kg | 163 lbs or 74 kg |
| Height | 6 feet 3 inches or 191 cm | 6 feet or 183 cm |
| Turned Pro | 2018 | 2018 |
| Plays | Right-Handed | Right-Handed |
| Backhand | Two-Handed | Two-Handed |
| ATP Ranking | 1 | 3 |
| Career Titles | 18 | 16 |
| Career W/L | 263/80 | 209/56 |
| YTD Titles | 8 | 4 |
| YTD W/L | 73/6 | 54/13 |
| Career Prize Money | $33,989,58484 | $36,876,485 |
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FAQs on Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz Head-to-Head
A. Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz four times as of 2024, including the 2023 China Open and the 2023 Miami Open.
A. Jannik Sinner leads by 1-0 on a grass court against Carlos Alcaraz.
A. As of 2024, Jannik Sinner has won two grand slam titles in his career, including the Australian Open and the US Open in the current season.
A. The head-to-head record between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz is 4-6, with Alcaraz leading the clash.
A. Carlos Alcaraz has won four grand slam titles, including winning the consecutive Wimbledon Open in 2023 and 2024.
