Jannik Sinner has reclaimed his throne at the summit of men’s tennis.
The 24-year-old Italian produced a masterclass of poise and precision on Sunday to defeat Canada’s Felix Auger-Aliassime 6–4, 7–6(4) and capture his maiden Rolex Paris Masters title- his fifth ATP Masters 1000 crown and fifth trophy of a glittering 2025 season.
With the victory, Sinner not only extended his indoor winning streak to 26 matches, but also secured a return to World No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, leapfrogging rival Carlos Alcaraz just days before the season-ending Nitto ATP Finals in Turin.
A Victory of Double Significance
Sinner’s triumph at the Accor Arena carried weight beyond the gleaming, tree-shaped trophy.
After holding the top ranking for 65 weeks before losing it to Alcaraz following their US Open final in September, the Italian’s return to No. 1 symbolises a powerful response- one that cements his status as the defining player of 2025.
“It’s huge, honestly,” Jannik Sinner said after the match. “It was such an intense final, and we both knew what was on the line. The past couple of months have been amazing. We try to work on things every day, and seeing this result makes me incredibly happy. Another title this year- it’s been an amazing season regardless of what comes in Turin.”
In typical fashion, Sinner started sharply, breaking Auger-Aliassime in the opening game and holding serve with near-flawless efficiency.
Sinner’s superior precision told the story- a single mini-break was enough for him to close out the match with a blistering backhand down the line.
The Italian struck 43 of 46 forehands in play, recording a Shot Quality score of 9.6 (TDI Insights), and committed just three unforced errors across the second set. It was the kind of clean, clinical performance that has become synonymous with his rise.
For Auger-Aliassime, the Paris final marked a welcome return to form.
The 25-year-old Canadian reached his second Masters 1000 final and climbed to eighth place in the Live Race to Turin, holding a slender lead over Lorenzo Musetti as he looks to clinch the final qualifying spot at next week’s Metz Open.
Redemption After Adversity
The victory also completes a stunning turnaround after a challenging start to 2025.
Sinner missed three months earlier this year after testing positive twice for trace amounts of clostebol, a banned substance, in what was later determined to be an accidental contamination. Since returning to the tour, he has been virtually unstoppable.
With titles at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna, and now Paris, Sinner has reaffirmed his dominance in all conditions. His Paris success marks his first Masters 1000 title since Shanghai last October.
Rivalry at the Pinnacle
The battle between Sinner and Alcaraz has defined the sport’s modern era. Between them, the two have now won the last eight Grand Slam titles, leaving a vast ranking gap between their duopoly and the chasing pack.
Heading into the ATP Finals in Turin, Sinner leads Alcaraz by just 250 points, but as the defending champion, he will have more to protect in his bid for the year-end No. 1 ranking. “It’s not only in my hands,” he said, “but I’m of course happy to be back. Now we recharge and get ready for Turin.”
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A Season to Remember for Jannik Sinner
As the curtain prepares to fall on another thrilling ATP season, Sinner’s Paris masterpiece ensures that the race for the Year-End No. 1 will come down to a fitting finale on home soil in Turin- a duel between two young champions who have already begun shaping the future of men’s tennis.
Final Score:
Jannik Sinner def. Felix Auger-Aliassime — 6–4, 7–6(4)
Titles in 2025: Australian Open, Wimbledon, Beijing, Vienna, Paris Masters
Career Masters 1000 Titles: 5
Current ATP Ranking: No. 1
