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Jannik Sinner Creates Nitto ATP Finals History With Back-to-Back Perfect Title Runs

Sinner’s Historic Perfection: Back-to-Back Nitto ATP Finals Titles Without Losing A Set

Jannik Sinner delivered another flawless performance at the Nitto ATP Finals and defended his title with a dominant straight-set win over Carlos Alcaraz.
Sinner controlled the championship match with strong shot selection and powerful serving that produced a confident 7-6(4), 7-5 victory in Turin.
He became the only man this century to capture consecutive ATP Finals titles without dropping a single set during both remarkable campaigns.
Only Ivan Lendl achieved the same record earlier, completing perfect title runs in 1985 and 1986 in similarly dominant fashion.
Sinner handled huge pressure in the opening set when Alcaraz earned a set point that threatened the Italian’s commanding undefeated streak.
He saved the set point with brave hitting, forced the tiebreak immediately, and controlled momentum with calm execution under intense pressure.
He responded to an early second-set break by increasing aggression and breaking back instantly to control the final with fearless attacking play.
His victory extended his incredible ATP Finals streak to 20 consecutive sets, highlighting his consistent dominance at the prestigious season-ending event.
Only Ivan Lendl has a longer set streak, winning 24 straight sets between 1985 and 1987, which showcases his legendary level.
Sinner expressed pure joy after lifting the trophy and appreciated the achievement after several intense months filled with important victories.
He praised Alcaraz for pushing him hard throughout the final and acknowledged the difficulty of handling big points in crucial moments.
Sinner completed his title defense with earlier wins over Felix Auger-Aliassime, Ben Shelton, and Alex de Minaur during a strong unbeaten run.
He showcased improved mental toughness throughout the tournament and demonstrated superior consistency during long rallies against world-class opponents.
His back-to-back perfect titles confirmed his growth into a reliable indoor hard-court champion with exceptional tactical intelligence and composure.
The Italian ended his season with confidence and declared that this victory provided an ideal finish to his successful competitive year.

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