Jannik Sinner captured his first Paris Masters title on Sunday with a 6–4, 7–6 (7/4) victory over Felix Auger-Aliassime, a result that also sees him reclaim the world No. 1 ranking.
The 24-year-old Italian’s triumph, combined with Carlos Alcaraz’s early exit from the tournament, ensures Sinner will return to the top of the ATP standings when they are updated on Monday.
Sinner first rose to world No. 1 in June last year and held the position for 65 weeks before surrendering it to Alcaraz following his defeat in the US Open final in September. Reclaiming the top spot in Paris adds an extra layer of satisfaction for Sinner, who also lost a dramatic five-set Roland Garros final to the Spaniard earlier this season.
Sunday’s victory marks Sinner’s fifth title of 2025, following wins at the Australian Open, Wimbledon, and two ATP 500 events. It is also his first Masters 1000 crown since Shanghai last October.
Sinner’s success caps a remarkable comeback year after he missed three months at the start of 2025 due to a suspension for traces of the banned substance clostebol found in his system last March.
For Canadian ninth seed Auger-Aliassime, the loss denied him a first Masters title but kept alive his hopes of qualifying for the ATP Finals in Turin later this month. His run to the final moved him ahead of Italy’s Lorenzo Musetti in the Race to Turin, leaving him as the favourite to secure the eighth and final berth.
Despite falling short in Paris, the 25-year-old has enjoyed a strong season, winning three titles and re-establishing himself among the world’s top 10.
