How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Alex de Minaur: Preview, head-to-head and prediction for ATP Finals 2025
Carlos Alcaraz and Alex de Minaur are set to face off at the ATP Finals 2025 in a blockbuster clash between contrasting styles and elite competitors.
With the world’s top eight players battling in Turin, this encounter promises speed, intensity and baseline fireworks as both stars chase vital round-robin points.
How to watch
The ATP Finals 2025 will be broadcast globally across television and streaming platforms.
Confirmed/expected broadcasters by region:
- United Kingdom & Ireland: Sky Sports Tennis / Sky Go / NOW
- United States: Tennis Channel
- Canada: TSN & RDS
- Australia: beIN Sports / Kayo Sports / Foxtel
- Europe: Eurosport / discovery+
- Latin America: ESPN & Star+
- Middle East & North Africa: beIN Sports
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
Live streaming:
Matches can also be streamed on Tennis TV (ATP official streaming service), subject to regional broadcast restrictions.
(Note: Match time and exact schedule will be confirmed once the ATP Finals daily order of play is released.)
Match preview
Carlos Alcaraz
The Spaniard arrives in Turin as one of the tournament favourites. With his mix of power, touch and fearless shot-making, Alcaraz has proven he can thrive on indoor hard courts, despite clay and outdoor hard being his most dominant surfaces.
His strengths:
- Explosive forehand and all-court creativity
- Fearless under pressure
- One of the most complete young talents in tennis history
Alex de Minaur
The ‘Demon’ brings elite speed, relentlessness and one of the best defensive games on tour. Though not as naturally powerful as Alcaraz, his timing, fitness and ability to absorb and redirect pace make him an uncomfortable match-up indoors.
His strengths:
- Defensive coverage and counter-punching
- Incredible fitness and rally tolerance
- Very tough to hit through over a full match
Head-to-head record
| Player | Wins |
|---|---|
| Carlos Alcaraz | 3 |
| Alex de Minaur | 0 |
Alcaraz currently leads the rivalry 3–0, though de Minaur has pushed him competitively at times and continues to close the gap in physicality and belief.
Tactical battle to watch
- Alcaraz will look to: shorten points, attack early, and disrupt rhythm with drop shots and net approaches.
- De Minaur will look to: extend rallies, frustrate with retrieval, and force Alcaraz into low-percentage risks.
The key question: Can de Minaur turn defence into offence often enough to trouble the Spaniard on a fast indoor court?
Prediction
This match projects to be competitive, but court conditions and firepower favour the Spaniard.
Prediction: Alcaraz wins in 2 sets
Scoreline forecast: 6–4, 7–5
De Minaur is likely to have moments — especially with his speed and fight — but Alcaraz’s versatility and controlled aggression should tip the balance.
Final thoughts
It’s technique vs tenacity, power vs persistence, box-office tennis vs tactical grit. Whatever the result, this clash is set to deliver one of the most compelling matchups of the ATP Finals 2025 group stage.
