Sinner Beats Auger-Aliassime to Win Paris Masters and Reclaim World Number One Spot
Italy’s Jannik Sinner claimed his first Paris Masters title after defeating Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) in Sunday’s final, reclaiming the world number one ranking from Carlos Alcaraz in the process.
The 24-year-old Italian extended his winning streak on indoor hard courts to 26 matches, a run that dates back to the 2023 Davis Cup Finals. His latest triumph puts him 250 ranking points ahead of Alcaraz, setting up an exciting finish to the season ahead of the ATP Finals in Turin, which begin on 9 November.
Sinner and Alcaraz Rivalry Reaches New Heights
Sinner’s win means the battle for the year-end world number one will be decided at the final tournament of 2025 — a fitting climax to a season dominated by the two young stars.
Between them, Sinner and Alcaraz have won the last eight Grand Slam titles, standing far above the rest of the men’s tour. Their dominance is so great that the gap between second-placed Alcaraz and third-ranked Alexander Zverev (5,690 points) is actually larger than Zverev’s total (5,560 points).
Sinner, who held the top ranking for 65 weeks before losing it to Alcaraz after the US Open final in September, said he was delighted to return to number one.
“It’s not only in my hands, but of course I’m happy to be back at number one,” Sinner said.
“The goal was to take things day by day and make the most of my potential. Now it’s time to recharge and be ready for Turin.”
Sinner in Full Control
Sinner’s performance in Paris was one of total control. He dropped the fewest games by any champion since the event switched to hard courts in 2007.
Against Auger-Aliassime, he dominated early, losing only three points on serve in the first set and winning 93% of his first-serve points. His power and precision from the baseline saw him win 17 of 25 rallies, leaving the Canadian few chances to fight back.
The second set was tighter, with Auger-Aliassime saving several break points and briefly going 4-3 up. But Sinner stayed calm, breaking back and holding his serve under pressure to force a tie-break.
Showing his trademark composure, Sinner made just three unforced errors in the entire set and converted his first championship point to seal victory — and lift the tournament’s tree-shaped trophy for the first time.
A Season to Remember
The win marks Sinner’s fifth title of 2025 and reinforces his status as one of the most consistent players in world tennis. With both Sinner and Alcaraz heading into the ATP Finals neck and neck in the rankings, the season’s final showdown promises to be one to remember.
