Overall, Alcaraz was simply the stronger, focused player, who managed to recall his game again this time and not to have the Italian continued to develop his permanent final opponent.
4th set, 2: 6, 6: 3, 1: 6, 4: 5 – Even if Sinner shortens here again: In this fourth sentence, he was increasingly simply unable to find his game at all – also with a temporarily unleashing Alcaraz, who with his variable game understood it excellently to repeatedly present the South Tyrolean tasks. And now “Carlitos” can serve to win the title.
4th set, 2: 6, 6: 3, 1: 6, 3: 5 – Now it is getting very tight for Sinner: Alcaraz quickly brings his service. The Italian now serves against the loss of this final.
4th set, 2: 6, 6: 3, 1: 6, 3: 4 – Does that give him a little more confidence again? Sinner clearly brings his service game. But he absolutely needs a break, he wants to keep his chance of alive. It will definitely be very difficult.
4th set, 2: 6, 6: 3, 1: 6, 2: 4 – Sinner wants to give the answer directly. Now he puts Alcaraz under pressure again, comes forward, closing via volley. But the Spaniard is simply too focused in this phase. A service winner, a forehand and an ace-and he increases his leadership. A very much indicates a final victory by Carlos Alcaraz, which simply appears, more focused, more alert, energetic.
4th set, 2: 6, 6: 3, 1: 6, 2: 3 – Is that a small preliminary decision? What kind of balls does Alcaraz achieve here in this phase? Sinner tries everything with a backhand to the line that the Spaniard still reaches, he also has an answer to Sinner’s counterattack, both are on the net – and Sinner narrowly puts the decisive volley out. After all, he adds a service winner. But then he affects a double mistake again, suddenly has breakball against himself – and gives his impact game with too long forhand.