Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have won the past eight Grand Slam men's singles titles between them
A year which belonged to Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz had to finish this way.
Another pulsating contest between the preeminent pair on the men's tour - this time with the season-ending ATP Finals trophy at stake - was a fitting conclusion.
For the victorious Sinner, the win perhaps mattered that little bit more. The way the mild-mannered Italian collapsed on his back in celebration after championship point seemed to indicate it did.
"I am very happy. It was a tough match, but it means a lot to me ending the season like this," said 24-year-old Sinner.
