The 22-year-old is determined to defend his lead while showing deep respect for his closest rival. Carlos praised Jannik's phenomenal finish to the season and made it clear that if the Italian does end up overtaking him, it will be fully deserved.

Carlos Alcaraz holds a 10-5 head-to-head lead, defeating Jannik Sinner in four finals out of the five they've played against each other this year.

Alcaraz needs to win three matches at the finals to finish 2025 atop the rankings for the second time in his career. Alcaraz became the youngest player to finish a year at No. 1 when he achieved the feat as a 19-year-old in 2022.

While leaving the court, the young Spaniard cracked a joke with his compatriot, Marcel Granollers. Both players suffered early Paris Masters loss after lifting trophies at Roland Garros earlier this year.

Carlos Alcaraz joked about his shock early Paris Masters exit days ahead of ATP Finals appearance in Turin. The Spaniard lost in the second round at the final Masters 1000 event of the season.

What stands out most about Carlos Alcaraz, beyond his divine talent and superhuman shot-making, is that ever-present smile: a constant companion whether he wins a point or loses one. Always gracious,