“Probably the best match of my career”: Carlos Alcaraz, thrilled with his performance against Jannik Sinner at the Rome Open final
**Carlos Alcaraz Hails Rome Open Final as “Probably the Best Match of My Career”**
Carlos Alcaraz was elated after his 7-6(5), 6-1 victory over World No. 1 Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final on May 18, 2025, declaring it “probably the best match of my career,” as reported by TennisUpToDate.com. The 22-year-old Spaniard’s performance at the Foro Italico, where he claimed his first Rome title and seventh ATP Masters 1000 crown, showcased his peak clay-court prowess, ending Sinner’s 26-match winning streak and snapping his 24-set win streak against top-10 opponents, per @atptour on X.[](https://tennisuptodate.com/atp/probably-the-best-match-of-my-career-carlos-alcaraz-thrilled-with-his-performance-against-jannik-sinner-at-the-rome-open-final)[](https://x.com/atptour/status/1924152448337293678)
The first set, a 70-minute epic, saw Alcaraz save two set points in the 12th game before sealing the tiebreak with a rare volley winner, described as “incredible” by @josemorgado on X. The second set was a rout, with Alcaraz capitalizing on Sinner’s foot blister and fatigue, per Tennis Majors, to secure a dominant win. Alcaraz’s stats—14 winners to Sinner’s 6 and a 1.27 dominance ratio, per @MTrabski—underscored his control. He credited his “unwavering focus” for the triumph, per motorcyclesports.net, a sentiment echoed by ESPN analyst John McEnroe, who called it a defining moment for the “new Big Two,” per sportstar.thehindu.com.[](https://sportstar.thehindu.com/columns/vantagepoint-paul-fein/tennis-2024-recap-highlights-sinner-alcaraz-dominate-grand-slams-djokovic-olympic-gold-nadal-retires/article69060901.ece)[](https://x.com/atptour/status/1924151196857651334)
Fans on X, like @TheTennisLetter, hailed Alcaraz’s “downright incredible” achievement, noting his 19th title, 40th top-10 win, and 15-1 clay record in 2025. The victory, his 25th career final, extended his head-to-head lead over Sinner to 7-4, per Reddit, and positioned him as the Roland Garros favorite, per @christophclarey. Alcaraz’s joy and confidence in Rome signal a formidable clay season ahead, with his performance setting a high bar for Paris.
