Jannik Sinner triumphed over Felix Auger-Aliassime, securing his inaugural Paris Masters championship and reclaiming the coveted world’s top spot from his competitor, Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner’s triumph, achieved with a score of 6-4, 7-6 (7-4) against the Canadian athlete, extended his unbeaten streak on indoor hard courts to an impressive 26 matches – a remarkable journey that commenced at the 2023 Davis Cup Finals.
This victory propelled the 24-year-old Italian player 250 points ahead of Alcaraz in the rankings just before the ATP Finals, scheduled to kick off on November 9th, marking the end of the season.
Sinner’s triumphant performance guaranteed that the contest for the year-end world number one position would extend to the season’s concluding tournament – a fitting climax to a year in which his rivalry with Alcaraz has soared to unprecedented levels.
Together, this duo has emerged victorious in the last eight Grand Slam tournaments, setting themselves apart from the remaining contenders on the men’s tour.
Demonstrating their commanding presence, the point difference between second-ranked Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev (5,690) surpasses the total points accumulated by the third-ranked German (5,560).
Sinner, acknowledging his higher point defense compared to Alcaraz at the Finals following his previous year’s title, expressed: “It’s not solely within my control, but I’m undoubtedly pleased [to regain the number one spot].
“The objective was to approach each day with focus, striving to maximize my potential, which I believe I’ve accomplished.
“Now, we will rejuvenate and aim to be as well-prepared as possible for Turin.”
