Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz: Picks, Predictions and Odds

The French Open Men's Singles Final promises to be a match for the ages as top seed Jannik Sinner and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz face off in Paris on Sunday.

This will be the first Grand Slam men's singles final between players born in the 2000s and could be the first of many between this duo who look set to dominate the ATP Tour in the coming years.

Sinner secured his place in Sunday's showpiece with a 6-4 7-5 7-6 victory over Novak Djokovic in which he outperformed the Serbian on serve, return of serve and in most of the rallies.

The Italian has not dropped a set in the tournament as he chases a third consecutive Grand Slam title.

Alcaraz supplanted Rafael Nadal as the 'King of Clay' when he beat Alexander Zverev in an epic five-set final in Paris last summer.

The Spaniard was taken to four sets in three of his first four matches this year, but stepped up his game in a straight-sets quarter-final win over Tommy Paul and raised the bar again when overpowering Lorenzo Musetti, who eventually retired, in the semis.

With both Sinner and Alcaraz unbeaten in Grand Slam finals, something has to give in Paris.

Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz betting picks and predictions

1st Set Total Games Under 9.5 (-110)

Both Sinner and Alcaraz have shown nerves of steel in Paris and a tight opening set would normally be expected, but their previous encounters suggest that might not be the case.

Sinner has blasted out of the blocks in the past fortnight, winning the opening set 6-0 in round three and 6-1 in the fourth round and quarter-finals.

His consistent serve and the amount of pressure he exerts in the return game have also paid dividends in previous matches against Alcaraz.

The Italian took the opener 6-2 in last year's superb semi-final when it was notable that four of the five sets featured fewer than 10 games.

Alcaraz proved to be no slouch in their previous Grand Slam meeting, back at the 2022 US Open, when he raced through the opener 6-3.

But it was Sinner who served up a breadstick to the Spaniard when they met for the first time at a Grand Slam in Wimbledon a year earlier, taking a 6-1 opener in double-quick time.

History suggests that one of these stars can establish early dominance and make light work of the opening set on Sunday. 

Carlos Alcaraz to Win & Both Players to Win a Set (+162)

Alcaraz started the tournament as favorite and the defending champion should certainly have a psychological edge based on their recent meetings.

The world No.2 leads the head-to-head 7-4 after winning each of their last four clashes since 2024.

That includes two meetings on clay, the latest of which was a comprehensive 7-6 6-1 victory in the Rome final last month.

If Alcaraz can get it done in the Italian's back yard and from 2-1 down to Sinner in last year's semi, he is worth supporting in what is shaping up to be a pick 'em on Sunday.

No one has struck more winners than the Spaniard at this tournament and his ability to find "joy in suffering", as he pronounced last year, should enable him to come out on top in another physically demanding match.

Both players are supremely fit of course and each is likely to enjoy a period when they are on top in a clash which could ebb and flow over the course of several hours.

Alcaraz has won only two of his six matches at this year's French Open in straight sets and it is unlikely that he has it all his own way now the standard of opponent is at its highest.

Set Betting: Alcaraz 3-2 (+450)

Alcaraz's clay-court nous and recent wins over Sinner - including in Rome and last year's semi-final here - give him a slight edge. 

However, Sinner's baseline consistency and supreme confidence mean this could go the distance. 

This final is a true coin toss between the sport's two most exciting young stars. 

Sinner has been untouchable in Paris, but Alcaraz's head-to-head edge and ability to peak in the biggest moments make him a narrow favorite. 

Expect a high-quality, physical contest with momentum swings and plenty of drama.

Both men are unbeaten in Grand Slam finals, so the pressure will be immense, but Alcaraz's career 12-1 record in five-setters will be a concern to the Sinner camp if this match goes long.

Back Alcaraz to edge a five-set thriller and defend his title.

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Jannik Sinner vs. Carlos Alcaraz odds

Jannik Sinner	-110
Carlos Alcaraz	-110

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