A couple of weeks in Rome that started with the return of the prodigal son and then took in the election of a new Pope will have a fittingly blockbuster ending: the world’s two best male tennis players facing off for the Italian Open title.

Here’s all you need to know about the ATP Italian Open 2025 final, as World No. 1 Jannik Sinner reignites his rivalry with World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz

By beating Paul, Sinner finally made his first Rome final. There, he will meet Alcaraz for the 11th time on the main level. Last year, the Italian had a total of six defeats. And three of those six losses came against the Spanish tennis star.