Alcaraz v Sinner: Head-to-head, stats, all you need to know about their rivalry – updated after 2024 Indian Wells semi-final

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are enjoying a fantastic rivalry that is inspiring each other to new tennis heights

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz at the 2022 US Open Image Credit: Antoine Couvercelle / Panoramic

March 16, 2024

What is the head to head record between Alcaraz and Sinner?

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have played each other eight times so far at the ATP level, with the head-to-head series all tied up at 4-4 (as of March 16, 2024).

The 20-year-old Spaniard leads their clashes on hard courts 4-2, while the Italian has won their only matches thus far on clay and grass, as well as notching two wins on hard.

Who won their most recent meeting?

Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 in the semi-finals of the 2024 BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells.

Their full list of meetings (most recent first):

China Open 2023 – SF (outdoor hard): Sinner (7-6 (4), 6-1)
Miami 2023 – SF (outdoor hard): Sinner (6-7 (2), 6-4, 6-2)
Indian Wells 2023 – SF (outdoor hard): Alcaraz (7-6 (4), 6-3)
US Open 2022 – QF (outdoor hard): Alcaraz (6-3, 6-7 (7), 6-7 (0), 7-5, 6-3)
Umag 2022 – F (outdoor clay): Sinner (6-7 (5), 6-1, 6-1)
Wimbledon 2022 – R4 (outdoor grass): Sinner (6-1, 6-4, 6-7 (8), 6-3)
Paris 2021 – R3 (indoor hard): Alcaraz (7-6 (1), 7-5)
Indian Wells 2024 – SF (outdoor hard): Alcaraz (1-6, 6-3, 6-2)

Which is the best of their matches so far?

It is difficult to look further than their epic US Open quarter-final in 2022, which stretched across five sets and signalled a fierce rivalry for the new generation of male stars.

Who has won the most prize money between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz?

As a two-time Grand Slam champion, Carlos Alcaraz has won more prize money than Jannik Sinner, who has won just one. Alcaraz’s career prize money thus far is around $27.5m, while Sinner’s is around $19.5m.

Who has won the most titles between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz?

They have both won 12 titles on the ATP tour.

Who has the better career win/loss record, Jannik Sinner or Carlos Alcaraz?

Sinner has won 204 matches and lost 75, a winning percentage of 73.1%, while Alcaraz has won 154 and lost 41, a winning percentage of almost 79%.

Are Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz friends?

Yes. Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz seem to have a very healthy relationship. After his defeat to Sinner in Miami, Alcaraz reflected: “I feel something different about the crowd when I play against Jannik. You know, I think around the world is probably all the people watching this match because I think it’s really beautiful to watch.”

Sinner had earlier told the press: “I feel like he [Alcaraz] makes me a better player.”