Sinner vs Alcaraz Aces & Double Faults: Serve Risk vs Reward
Sinner hits more aces (2,555 career, 5.9/match) while Alcaraz commits more double faults (849, 2.3/match). Sinner's ace-to-DF ratio of 3.1:1 vs Alcaraz's 1.9:1 shows he gets more reward for less risk on serve.
Aces & Double Faults Comparison
| Stat | Sinner | Alcaraz |
|---|---|---|
| Career Aces | 2,555 | 1,584 |
| Aces / Match | 5.9 | 4.29 |
| Career Double Faults | 818 | 849 |
| DFs / Match | 1.89 | 2.3 |
| Ace-to-DF Ratio | 3.1:1 | 1.9:1 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% | 65% |
| 1st Serve Won % | 76% | 72% |
Key Insights
1. Sinner's serve is more efficient. A 3.1:1 ace-to-DF ratio means Sinner generates
3.1 free points for every unforced serve error. Alcaraz's 1.9:1 ratio shows he takes
more risk on second serve — which sometimes costs him.
2. The aces gap is meaningful. 5.9 vs 4.29 aces per match
means Sinner gets roughly 1.6 extra free points per match.
Over a five-set Grand Slam encounter, that's 5-8 additional free points — often the margin of victory.
📊 Full Serve & Return Stats → sincaraz.app
Frequently Asked Questions
Who hits more aces, Sinner or Alcaraz?
Sinner leads with 2,555 career aces (5.9 per match) vs Alcaraz's 1,584 (4.29 per match). Sinner's height advantage and flatter serve produce more free points.
Who has more double faults, Sinner or Alcaraz?
Alcaraz has 849 career double faults (2.3 per match) vs Sinner's 818 (1.89 per match). However, Sinner's ace-to-DF ratio (3.1:1) is significantly better than Alcaraz's (1.9:1).