Carlos Alcaraz secured his place as the world’s top men’s tennis player for 2025 after a commanding 6-4, 6-1 victory over Lorenzo Musetti in the round-robin stage of the 2025 ATP Finals in Turin on Thursday.
The win not only guaranteed Alcaraz a spot in the semi-finals of the year-ending championship but also ended any remaining doubt about who would finish the season as world number one. His triumph over Musetti meant that his rival, Jannik Sinner, could no longer surpass him in the rankings.
Alcaraz admitted the match carried extra weight. “The match was really important for me, playing for year-end number one,” he said. “It wasn’t easy at the beginning with the nerves. I tried to handle that pressure the best I could, so I’m just really happy with the level I played and to be able to end the year as the number one.”
His path to this achievement has been remarkable: at just 22, Alcaraz captured eight titles this season, reached the final of three Grand Slams (winning two), and out-distanced Sinner across the board in what is shaping up to be the deepest season of his career.
The match itself started tight: Musetti served well early, keeping the first set tight until Alcaraz broke at 5-4. From that point the Spaniard surged, dominating the second set to seal the victory. Carlos
With this milestone achieved, Alcaraz still has unfinished business at the ATP Finals — he aims to win the title that has so far eluded him. He will face either Alexander Zverev or Felix Auger‑Aliassime in the semis. Carlos
This moment reinforces Alcaraz’s status as the dominant force in men’s tennis in 2025. Securing year-end No. 1 not just once, but again, with clear authority, sets the stage for what could be a prolonged era at the top.
