Day seven of the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals delivered the blockbuster final everyone wanted as Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz cruised through their semi-finals to set up a mouth-watering Sunday showdown in Turin.
Sinner extended his indoor streak to 30 wins and reached his third straight title match with a dominant performance over Alex de Minaur, while Alcaraz swept aside a resurgent Felix Auger-Aliassime to reach the championship match for the first time.
Sunday ends up number 1 in the world against twice positive indoor hard court masters, with the title on the line. Who will come out on top?
Nitto ATP Finals 2025 results day 7
| Winner | Loser | Score line |
|---|---|---|
| Jannik Sinner (2) | Alex de Minaur (7) | 7-5 6-2 |
| Carlos Alcaraz (1) | Felix Auger-Aliassime (8) | 6-2 6-4 |
Jannik Sinner (2) def. Alex de Minaur (7) 7-5 6-2
Jannik Sinner entered the 2025 Nitto ATP Finals championship match for the third consecutive year with a 7-5, 6-2 semi-final victory over Alex de Minaur in Turin on Saturday, maintaining his perfect record against the Australian.
I thought De Minaur played a great match, saving 7 break points in the first set and taking Sinner all the way to 5-5 despite the Italian’s relentless hitting. However, Sinner is far too good and beats the Aussie in every area – with a bigger and better serve, more power from the baseline and higher intensity. The only area you could say De Minaur might have an edge in is foot speed and ability to run in defence, and even that is debatable.
Important match highlights:
First set (7-5, 58 minutes): De Minaur threatened early with 0/40 on Sinner’s opening serve, but the Italian saved all three break points. Sinner created 8 break points over the set, converting the eighth at 5-5 with a backhand winner down the line.
Second set (6-2, 54 minutes): Sinner broke twice early, overwhelming with intensity and clean hitting (32 winners overall, 75% first serves in). De Minaur’s resistance crumbled as the Italian stormed to victory. Sinner now leads their head-to-head 13-0.
Post-match context:
- Match length: 1 hour, 52 minutes.
- Youngest player since Lleyton Hewitt (2004) to reach three finals at the end of the season.
- Held all 40 service matches this week, joins Djokovic (2018) as the only men to reach a final without being broken since 1991.
- Extends indoor winning streak to 30 games.
Quote after match (Sinners):
First of all, I am very happy. It’s the last event of the year and it’s great to end it like this. It was a very tough match, especially at the beginning of the first set. I felt he served well, very accurate. In the second set I broke very early and then my level rose. I tried to be a little more aggressive and it worked well but it was a tough match. But going to the final three years in a row means a lot to me. It is a great atmosphere for me to play tennis and a good place for me to end this beautiful season. Tomorrow I will enjoy and do my best to get the best possible result. Sensing his gain.
Broader context:
- From Minaur finishes 2025 with 56-24 record (first 50+ win season), one title (Washington); SF did their best in the final.
- Sinners indoor titles since 2023: Rotterdam, Turin, Vienna, Paris; two Davis Cup wins for Italy.
- Next: Sunday final against Carlos Alcaraz
Match statistics
| Jannik Sinner | Alex de Minaur | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 29 | 21 |
| Unforced errors | 22 | 26 |
| Ace | 7 | 8 |
| Double mistake | 0 | 2 |
| 1st serving % | 75% (44/59) | 52% (46/88) |
| 1st Serve point won | 84% (37/44) | 63% (29/46) |
| 2nd serve point won | 47% (7/15) | 45% (19/42) |
| Breakpoints saved | 100% (4/4) | 77% (10/13) |
| Service game | 100% (10/10) | 70% (7/10) |
| 1st return point won | 37% (17/46) | 16% (7/44) |
| 2nd return point won | 55% (23/42) | 53% (8/15) |
| Break point won | 23% (3/13) | 0% (0/4) |
| Return game | 30% (3/10) | 0% (0/10) |
| Pressure points | 41% (7/17) | 59% (10/17) |
| Service points | 75% (44/59) | 55% (48/88) |
| Return points | 45% (40/88) | 25% (15/59) |
| Net points | 58% (7/12) | 67% (8/12) |
| Total points | 57% (84/147) | 43% (63/147) |
| Match point saved | 0 | 1 |
| Max points in a row | 9 | 5 |
| Total game | 65% (13/20) | 35% (7/20) |
| Max games in a row | 7 | 1 |
Highlights
Carlos Alcaraz (1) def. Felix Auger-Aliassime (8) 6-2 6-4
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to his first Nitto ATP Finals championship match with a dazzling 6-2, 6-4 semi-final victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime in Turin on Saturday night, setting up a grand final against Jannik Sinner.
I hadn’t realized until after recapping the round robins that FAA had a 2-0 record against Alcaraz indoors heading into the semifinals, but that wasn’t a factor as Carlos dominated from the start.
In Felix’s first service game, he got in some pretty decent first serves, but they came back at his feet. That trend continued as Alcaraz won 41% of first serve return points and was simply a step ahead of his counterpart in every area.
Electric movements, a lot of variety and a big ball that hits from both wings: too good from the first point to the last.
Important match highlights:
First set (6-2, 32 minutes): Alcaraz broke early for 3-1 with a stunning sequence: a bruising backhand rally, feathery drop shot, and full stretch volley winner. He dominated with 13 winners to 2 unforced errors, racing through the opener.
Second set (6-4, 51 minutes): Auger-Aliassime pushed harder, but Alcaraz remained clinical. He broke in the 10th game on the Canadian’s fourth unforced error of the match to seal it. He now leads 5-3 in H2H and records his first win against Felix indoors.
Post-match context:
- Match length: 1 hour, 23 minutes.
- First Spaniard in the final since Nadal (2013); chasing first Spanish title since Corretja (1998).
- Travel guide 11th final in 2025; undefeated this week (4-0).
- Received ATP year-end No. 1 trophy Friday.
Quote after the match (Alcaraz):
I felt I could do everything on the court. It didn’t matter if I was forehanding down the line, dropping shots or backhanding down the line, I felt like it was all going to be in. I think the confidence helped throughout the match, pushed him to the limit, pushed him to do something different and I’m glad I continued to play such good tennis. Alcaraz on his win.
Broader context:
- Auger-Also ends in 2025 at No. 5 (from No. 27 in August); won Brussels, Paris SF, US Open SF.
- Final vs. Senses: Sunday 18:00 CET; Alcaraz leads 4-1 in 2025 (10-5 overall). Sensing a 30-game streak indoors with home support.
Match statistics
| Carlos Alcaraz | Happy Auger-Also | |
|---|---|---|
| Winner | 25 | 15 |
| Unforced errors | 10 | 19 |
| Ace | 5 | 5 |
| Double mistake | 1 | 1 |
| 1st serving % | 75% (38/51) | 72% (41/57) |
| 1st Serve point won | 82% (31/38) | 59% (24/41) |
| 2nd serve point won | 54% (7/13) | 56% (9/16) |
| Breakpoints saved | 100% (1/1) | 63% (5/8) |
| Service game | 100% (9/9) | 67% (6/9) |
| 1st return point won | 41% (17/41) | 18% (7/38) |
| 2nd return point won | 44% (7/16) | 46% (6/13) |
| Break point won | 38% (3/8) | 0% (0/1) |
| Return game | 33% (3/9) | 0% (0/9) |
| Pressure points | 44% (4/9) | 56% (5/9) |
| Service points | 75% (38/51) | 58% (33/57) |
| Return points | 42% (24/57) | 25% (13/51) |
| Net points | 56% (5/9) | 68% (13/19) |
| Total points | 57% (62/108) | 43% (46/108) |
| Match point saved | 0 | 1 |
| Max points in a row | 8 | 4 |
| Total game | 67% (12/18) | 33% (6/18) |
| Max games in a row | 3 | 1 |
Highlights
2025 ATP Finals Day 8 Schedule
- Harri Heliovaara / Henry Patten (2) vs Joe Salisbury / Neil Skupski (5)
- Jannik Sinner (2) vs Carlos Alcaraz (1)
