Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz to defend ATP Finals title

Italian Jannik Sinner defended his title as the best at the season-ending tournament for the world’s top eight tennis players.

In the final, he defeated his biggest rival, Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz, 7-6 (4), 6-3, after two hours and 15 minutes, CE Report quotes STA.

"We are individual athletes but without my team, this is not possible. Celebrating this trophy at the end of the year after such an intense last couple of months, there is no better ending," said Sinner, who hugged his team courtside following victory.

"It was a very, very close match. I saved a set point in the first set and I am extremely happy with how I handled the situation and it means the world to me."

“I am really happy with the level I played today,” Alcaraz said during the trophy ceremony.

“He is someone who has not lost a match on an indoor court for two years now, so that means how great a player you are. Putting in great work with your team every time. You come back even stronger after every loss, you don’t have many. A well-deserved final.”

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