Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz: Who Has More Major Titles?

The new generation of men’s singles tennis is defined by two standout young talents—Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz. The Spaniard, Alcaraz, signaled the dawn of a new era when he defeated Novak Djokovic twice at Wimbledon—a tournament where the Serbian has long reigned supreme.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner emerged as a dominant force in the latter half of 2023. The Italian has been in scintillating form ever since, capturing Grand Slam titles and multiple ATP crowns. After his breakthrough victory in Halle, Sinner soared to new heights, becoming the ATP World No. 1. From that point on, he was simply unstoppable.

Carlos Alcaraz, just 22 years old, was the first of the two to secure the year-end No. 1 ranking, achieving the feat in the 2022 season. In contrast, Jannik Sinner delivered a remarkably consistent performance throughout 2024, quietly amassing a tour-leading 73 wins. Alcaraz, while still impressive, finished the season with 54 victories — nearly 20 fewer than the in-form Italian.

Jannik Sinner recorded two separate 16-match winning streaks in 2024. The first began in January in Melbourne, where he captured his maiden Grand Slam title at the Australian Open, and continued through to the Indian Wells Masters semi-finals, where his run was ended by Carlos Alcaraz.

The second winning streak of 16 matches began at the Cincinnati Masters in August and included a US Open title, continuing until the semifinals of the Beijing Open in September—where it was once again ended by Alcaraz. For Alcaraz, his longest unbeaten run in 2024 lasted 12 matches, starting with his Wimbledon triumph and ending with a loss to Novak Djokovic in the gold medal match at the Paris Olympics.

Grand Slam Titles

Jannik Sinner - 3

Carlos Alcaraz - 4

Carlos Alcaraz claimed his maiden Grand Slam title at the 2022 US Open, where he powered past Casper Ruud in four sets. He followed that breakthrough with a career-defining moment at the 2023 Wimbledon Championships, toppling seven-time champion Novak Djokovic in a thrilling five-set battle.

Alcaraz solidified his dominance on grass by successfully defending his Wimbledon title, once again defeating Djokovic—this time in commanding fashion. He also conquered the clay courts of Roland Garros, capturing his first French Open crown with a stunning comeback victory over Alexander Zverev in the final.

Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner has emerged as a Grand Slam force in his own right, winning all three of his major titles after 2024. He kicked off a landmark season by storming to the Australian Open title, defeating 10-time champion Novak Djokovic in the semifinals and staging a miraculous comeback from two sets down to beat Daniil Medvedev in the final.

Undeterred by controversy surrounding a doping investigation, the Italian silenced critics by lifting the US Open trophy later that year. At 23, Sinner opened the following season with another triumph in Melbourne, becoming the first Italian to defend the Australian Open title and the youngest man since 1993 to do so.

ATP Masters 1000

Jannik Sinner - 4

Carlos Alcaraz - 7

Both Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have claimed the Italian Open once, but the Spaniard holds a clear edge in the ATP Masters 1000 circuit, with two titles each at Indian Wells and the Madrid Open. In contrast, Sinner is yet to open his account at either event—he withdrew from the quarterfinals of the 2024 Madrid Open due to a hip injury and was ousted by eventual champion Alcaraz in the semifinals at Indian Wells.

Sinner's standout Masters title run began with his 2023 Canadian Open triumph, where he defeated Alex de Minaur in the final. He made a stunning comeback in 2024 following a doping suspension, claiming the Cincinnati Open by comfortably beating Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. Later that year, he added another prestigious title to his name, overcoming Novak Djokovic in a commanding performance at the Shanghai Masters.

However, Sinner missed the beginning of the 2025 ATP Masters 1000 season due to his ongoing doping ban. Alcaraz capitalized on his absence by securing his first Monte Carlo Masters title, pulling ahead in their Masters title count.

ATP Finals

Jannik Sinner - 1

Carlos Alcaraz - 0

Jannik Sinner's dominance in 2024 coincided with a dip in form from Carlos Alcaraz and a turbulent spell for Daniil Medvedev. With Novak Djokovic opting out of the Paris Masters, the stage was set for the Italian to assert his supremacy. Sinner seized the opportunity in commanding fashion, cruising through the tournament without dropping a single set and capping it off with a decisive victory over Taylor Fritz in the final. His performance left no doubt as to why he's the World No. 1.

Olympics

Jannik Sinner - 0

Carlos Alcaraz - 0

Jannik Sinner was set to make his Olympic debut in Paris, but an untimely illness forced him to withdraw. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz made his own memorable debut at the Games, teaming up with his idol Rafael Nadal in the doubles event—a special moment that also marked Nadal’s final Olympic appearance.

In singles, Alcaraz advanced all the way to the gold medal match, where he faced Novak Djokovic in a thrilling showdown. Despite a valiant effort and flashes of brilliance, the young Spaniard was ultimately outplayed by the seasoned Serbian, who claimed victory in straight sets. Alcaraz had to settle for silver, but his performance was a testament to the bright future of Spanish tennis.

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