Alcaraz year-end ranking became the biggest story at the ATP Finals after Carlos Alcaraz confirmed he will finish 2025 as the world number one. The Spanish star earned the honour after a strong run in the group stage. He defeated Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti 6-4 6-1 to reach the semi-finals with three straight wins.
Alcaraz had already booked his place in the last four before he stepped on court. Alex de Minaur’s win over Taylor Fritz earlier in the day helped him secure qualification. Still, Alcaraz wanted more. He wanted to finish the season on top. His win over Musetti confirmed that he edged past Jannik Sinner in the battle for the top ranking.
The 22-year-old said the achievement “means everything.” He explained that the race felt far away at the beginning of the season because Sinner was winning many events. But Alcaraz fought hard in the last few tournaments. He won key matches and kept his chance alive. His victory in Turin finally sealed the goal he had chased all year.
With this result, Alcaraz year-end ranking success becomes even more impressive. He has earned 70 wins in 2025. He also claimed eight titles, including two Grand Slams. This equals the number of matches he lost all season.
Musetti tried to push Alcaraz in the first set. He played with the support of the home crowd. But Alcaraz stayed strong. He broke Musetti at key moments and controlled the match. The Italian showed fight but could not keep up physically after playing many matches in recent days.
Alcaraz now waits for his semi-final opponent. Sinner will face De Minaur in the other semi-final. Fans hope for a Sinner-Alcaraz final to end a thrilling season.
