Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have played each other six times on the ATP tour with their H2H currently standing at three wins each (3-3).
The last time they played each other was in the semifinals of the 2023 Miami Masters, with Jannik winning the match in three sets 6-7, 6-4, 6-2.
The first Sinner vs Alcaraz match on the ATP Tour was at the Paris Masters in 2021, with Carlos winning the match in straight sets 7-6, 7-5.
Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz H2H
| Jannik Sinner | vs | Carlos Alcaraz |
|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Year born | 2003 |
| 2018 | Year turned Pro | 2018 |
| Right handed | Plays | Right handed |
| Two handed backhand | Backhand | Two handed backhand |
| 3 | Matches won | 3 |
| 50% (3/6) | Winning Percentage | 50% (3/6) |
| 1 | Hard courts | 3 |
| 1 | Clay | 0 |
| 1 | Grass | 0 |
| 1 | Finals | 0 |
| 1 | Grand Slam Tournaments | 1 |
| 1 | Masters 1000 Tournaments | 2 |
| 0 | ATP Finals | 0 |
| 0 | Davis Cup | 0 |
Grand Slams
To date, Sinner and Alcaraz have played each other twice in grand slam tournaments (2022 Wimbledon and 2022 US Open).
Their first grand slam match was in the fourth round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships with Jannik winning the match in four sets (6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3).
Their second grand slam match was in the quarterfinals of the 2022 US Open, with this time Carlos winning the match in five sets (6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3).
Their US Open match lasted 5 hours and 14 minutes, which made it the second longest US Open match in history, behind the 1992 match between Stefan Edberg and Michael Chang match which lasted 5 hours and 26 minutes.
Head to Head by Court Surface
They have played each other once on grass, once on clay, and four times on hard courts.
Grass Courts
They have faced each other once on outdoor grass courts with Jannik leading their H2H on grass (1-0).
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Wimbledon | 4th Round | Sinner | 6-1, 6-4, 6-7, 6-3 |
Clay Courts
They have played each other once on outdoor clay courts with Jannik leading their H2H on clay 1-0.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Croatia Open (Umag) | Final | Sinner | 6-7, 6-1, 6-1 |
Hard Courts
They have played each other once on indoor hard courts (2021 Paris Masters) and three times on outdoor hard courts (2022 US Open, 2023 Indian Wells, 2023 Miami Open) with Carlos leading their H2H on hard courts 3-1.
| Year | Tournament | Round | Winner | Match Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Miami | Semifinals | J.Sinner | 6-7, 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2023 | Indian Wells | Semifinals | C.Alcaraz | 7-6, 6-3 |
| 2022 | US Open | Quarterfinals | C.Alcaraz | 6-3, 6-7, 6-7, 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2021 | Paris Masters | Round of 32 | C.Alcaraz | 7-6, 7-5 |
Matches Played per Year
Both players turned pro in 2018 but it wasn’t until 2021 that they played each other on the ATP Tour for the first time.
In total, they have played each other five times on Tour with their head to head currently standing at 3-2 to Alcaraz.
Below is a summary of matches they have played to date.
| Year | Matches | Sinner Wins | Alcaraz Wins | H2H |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | – | – | – | 0-0 |
| 2019 | – | – | – | 0-0 |
| 2020 | – | – | – | 0-0 |
| 2021 | 1 | – | 1 | 0-1 |
| 2022 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2-2 |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3-3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Jannik Sinner ever beaten Carlos Alcaraz?
Yes, Jannik has beaten Carlos three times (2022 Croatia Open, 2022 Wimbledon Championships, and the 2023 Miami Masters).
How many times have they played each other?
They have played each other six times on tour.
When did they first play each other on Tour?
Their first match on tour was at the 2021 Paris Masters with Carlos winning the match in straight sets 7-6, 7-5.
Has Carlos Alcaraz ever beaten Jannik Sinner on Clay?
Carlos lost his only encounter with Jannik on clay in the final of the 2022 Croatia Open in Umag.
Have they ever played doubles together?
They have not yet played doubles together on the ATP Tour.