Carlos Alcaraz reaches ATP Finals final
Heavy-hitter Carlos Alcaraz made this weekend look easy. He defeated Felix Auger‑Aliassime 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final and now stands one win away from the title at the ATP Finals in Turin — his first-ever showdown for the crown. ATP Tour+1
From the first set onward, Alcaraz controlled tempo, landing 13 winners and only two unforced errors in the opener. Auger-Aliassime pushed back in set two but faltered when a costly backhand error in the 10th game broke his rhythm. The Spaniard now improves to 5-3 in head-to-head versus the Canadian and shows no sign of letting up at the season’s final hurdle.
“It means everything…I’m really proud,” said Alcaraz as he acknowledged clinching year-end No. 1 earlier this week and now aiming for the big indoor crown.
Alcaraz eyes indoor title after semi-final win
The major headline this week was Alcaraz securing his second year-end No. 1 ranking—now he wants the title that’s been missing from his résumé. With the semi-final win locked, he moves into the final with momentum, confidence, and a win-loss record that shouts “dominance.” ATP Tour+1
First Ball Forehand Match Point: When you enter the final week of a season, you don’t just want to finish strong—you want to finish dominant. Alcaraz’s service games were sharp, his forehand got time, and his mindset felt unshakeable. If he shows that again in Sunday’s final, the indoor title might finally land.