The Tennis Podcast ATP Finals - Sinner takes it all
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Nov 17, 2025 Charlie Eccleshare, a journalist for The Athletic and live reporter from Turin, joins to dissect Jannik Sinner's remarkable victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the ATP Finals. He shares insights on the electric atmosphere, Sinner's indoor dominance, and his enhanced serving skills that tilted the match. They also delve into the ongoing rivalry, the implications of Alcaraz's hamstring injury, and the concerns over men's tennis relying heavily on these two superstars. Plus, a look at British doubles dominance and ATP CEO Andrea Gaudenzi's controversial scheduling plans.
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Sinner's Indoor Edge And Rivalry Impact
- Sinner dominates indoors and is the clear favourite vs Alcaraz under those conditions.
- Their rivalry forces constant improvements, making men's tennis hinge on the two of them.
Turin Crowd Energy
- Charlie described the Turin crowd as relentlessly partisan for Sinner yet respectful to Alcaraz.
- The atmosphere lifted the whole event and made the final feel electrifying.
Injury Changed The Match Dynamics
- Alcaraz's hamstring issue clearly altered his tactics and reduced his rallying capacity.
- That injury, plus Sinner's indoor strength, likely turned a close match into a straight-sets win.