Jannik Sinner defeated Alcaraz, regained the number 1 spot and is champion in Monte Carlo
Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, number one in the ATP rankings, and Italian Jannik Sinner, number two, faced each other again in a major final on the circuit, this time at the Monte Carlo Masters 1000.
TL;DR
- Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 final.
- Sinner won the match in two sets: 7-6 (5), 6-3.
- The victory allowed Sinner to reclaim the world number 1 ATP ranking.
- This was Sinner's seventh win in 17 matches against Alcaraz.
- Sinner's win ended Alcaraz's 17-match winning streak on clay.
- Sinner has now won four consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments.
- Sinner is the first player to win three titles this season.
- Alcaraz will drop to number two in the ATP rankings.