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#Monte #Carlo #Masters #Win #Sinner #sends #early #clayseason #warning #Alcaraz">Monte Carlo Masters: Win for Sinner sends early clay-season warning to Alcaraz Meticulous preparation was again at the heart of Jannik Sinner’s breakthrough Monte Carlo Masters triumph, as his win over Carlos Alcaraz in Sunday’s final took him back to the top of the world rankings and laid down a marker for the rest of the clay season.
After completing the “Sunshine Double” of hardcourt titles at Indian Wells and Miami, Sinner was widely expected to skip Monte Carlo to recharge his batteries but the 24-year-old Italian was keen to build momentum.
His 7-6(5), 6-3 victory over Alcaraz earned him his first big title on the sport’s slowest surface and made him the only player after Novak Djokovic in 2015 to claim the first three Masters titles of a season.
“It’s not easy at all. I’m surprised in a very good way,” Sinner told reporters.
While Sinner arrived early at Indian Wells last month to prepare his body for the heat of the Californian desert, his focus ahead of Monte Carlo was more tactical, centred on refining shot selection and adapting to each opponent.
“Every day I wake up and I try to improve and get better as a player,” Sinner explained.
“Here, we did it day by day, trying to understand what the best style is against every opponent, because I haven’t played the same kind of tennis against everyone.
“It means a lot to me, and I’ll need a bit of time to realise what happened. It’s going to be good having some days off now away from the courts.
“Everything was quite hectic, one tournament to the other, so we’ll see what’s coming next.”
Sinner is expected to return to action in Madrid later this month or in Rome at the beginning of May. His coach, Simone Vagnozzi, said the Monte Carlo week provided clear evidence of the Italian’s progress on clay.
“We’re really happy because after the first two matches he started to feel better, more drop shots, more variation with the height of the ball and with the serve,” Vagnozzi said.
“We’re really impressed with his level.”
The Monte Carlo title will give Sinner a psychological boost with the French Open just around the corner.
Alcaraz, who beat his rival in last year’s Roland Garros final over five sets, is fully aware how much Sinner has improved on clay.
“We’ve seen Jannik’s level on clay and I think he’s been improving a lot year by year,” said Alcaraz. “He’s reaching a level on clay that’s going to be really dangerous for everybody.”
The French Open main draw begins on May 24.
Published on Apr 13, 2026
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#Sinner #beats #Alcaraz #win #Monte #Carlo #Masters #reclaims #ranking">Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters 2026, reclaims No. 1 ranking
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.
Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6[5], 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.
The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season.
“We came here trying to get as many matches as possible, getting good feedback before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a high level from both of us,” Sinner said.
“It was a bit windy, a bit breezy. Different conditions from what the tournament has brought. The result is amazing. Getting back to No.1 means a lot for me… I am very happy to win a big title on this surface, I haven’t done it before and it means a lot to me.”
![Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters 2026, reclaims No. 1 ranking Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6[5], 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season.“We came here trying to get as many matches as possible, getting good feedback before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a high level from both of us,” Sinner said.“It was a bit windy, a bit breezy. Different conditions from what the tournament has brought. The result is amazing. Getting back to No.1 means a lot for me… I am very happy to win a big title on this surface, I haven’t done it before and it means a lot to me.” Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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It was the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since the Italian prevailed at the ATP Finals in November.Sinner, who is now 7-10 in his career against Alcaraz, will return to the top of the rankings on Monday for the first time this year.He has won his last 17 matches and becomes the first man since Djokovic in 2015 to win the first three ATP 1000 titles of the season.“It is impressive what you are achieving right now,” Alcaraz said to Sinner during the trophy ceremony. “Just one man had won the ‘Sunshine Double’ and Monte Carlo and you are the second.”Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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He jumped out to a 2-0 lead when Sinner pushed a forehand long in blustery conditions, but the Italian broke back in the following game as he gradually found his rhythm.The Spaniard fought off a break point in the fifth game and three more at 4-4, but Sinner’s greater consistency paid off in the tie-break, which he secured when Alcaraz hit a double fault down set point.Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #Sinner #beats #Alcaraz #win #Monte #Carlo #Masters #reclaims #ranking Sinner beats Alcaraz to win Monte Carlo Masters 2026, reclaims No. 1 ranking Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6[5], 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season.“We came here trying to get as many matches as possible, getting good feedback before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a high level from both of us,” Sinner said.“It was a bit windy, a bit breezy. Different conditions from what the tournament has brought. The result is amazing. Getting back to No.1 means a lot for me… I am very happy to win a big title on this surface, I haven’t done it before and it means a lot to me.” Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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It was the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since the Italian prevailed at the ATP Finals in November.Sinner, who is now 7-10 in his career against Alcaraz, will return to the top of the rankings on Monday for the first time this year.He has won his last 17 matches and becomes the first man since Djokovic in 2015 to win the first three ATP 1000 titles of the season.“It is impressive what you are achieving right now,” Alcaraz said to Sinner during the trophy ceremony. “Just one man had won the ‘Sunshine Double’ and Monte Carlo and you are the second.”Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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He jumped out to a 2-0 lead when Sinner pushed a forehand long in blustery conditions, but the Italian broke back in the following game as he gradually found his rhythm.The Spaniard fought off a break point in the fifth game and three more at 4-4, but Sinner’s greater consistency paid off in the tie-break, which he secured when Alcaraz hit a double fault down set point.Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.Published on Apr 12, 2026 #Sinner #beats #Alcaraz #win #Monte #Carlo #Masters #reclaims #ranking](https://ss-i.thgim.com/public/incoming/fezqge/article70854995.ece/alternates/FREE_1200/2026-04-12T144919Z_1792051756_UP1EM4C1566GF_RTRMADP_3_TENNIS-MONTECARLO.JPG)
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
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It was the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since the Italian prevailed at the ATP Finals in November.
Sinner, who is now 7-10 in his career against Alcaraz, will return to the top of the rankings on Monday for the first time this year.
He has won his last 17 matches and becomes the first man since Djokovic in 2015 to win the first three ATP 1000 titles of the season.
“It is impressive what you are achieving right now,” Alcaraz said to Sinner during the trophy ceremony. “Just one man had won the ‘Sunshine Double’ and Monte Carlo and you are the second.”
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.

Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
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He jumped out to a 2-0 lead when Sinner pushed a forehand long in blustery conditions, but the Italian broke back in the following game as he gradually found his rhythm.
The Spaniard fought off a break point in the fifth game and three more at 4-4, but Sinner’s greater consistency paid off in the tie-break, which he secured when Alcaraz hit a double fault down set point.
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
Published on Apr 12, 2026
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world number one ranking from his Spanish rival.
Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6[5], 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.
The 24-year-old Sinner joins Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal as only the third player to win four successive ATP 1000 titles. He also triumphed in Paris at the end of last season.
“We came here trying to get as many matches as possible, getting good feedback before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a high level from both of us,” Sinner said.
“It was a bit windy, a bit breezy. Different conditions from what the tournament has brought. The result is amazing. Getting back to No.1 means a lot for me… I am very happy to win a big title on this surface, I haven’t done it before and it means a lot to me.”
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
It was the first meeting between Sinner and Alcaraz since the Italian prevailed at the ATP Finals in November.
Sinner, who is now 7-10 in his career against Alcaraz, will return to the top of the rankings on Monday for the first time this year.
He has won his last 17 matches and becomes the first man since Djokovic in 2015 to win the first three ATP 1000 titles of the season.
“It is impressive what you are achieving right now,” Alcaraz said to Sinner during the trophy ceremony. “Just one man had won the ‘Sunshine Double’ and Monte Carlo and you are the second.”
Alcaraz had won his past 17 matches on clay, dating back to last season when he lifted titles in Rome and at Roland Garros.
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
He jumped out to a 2-0 lead when Sinner pushed a forehand long in blustery conditions, but the Italian broke back in the following game as he gradually found his rhythm.
The Spaniard fought off a break point in the fifth game and three more at 4-4, but Sinner’s greater consistency paid off in the tie-break, which he secured when Alcaraz hit a double fault down set point.
Alcaraz won a sensational rally to break Sinner’s serve early in the second set, but the second seed continued to put pressure on his opponent and rallied from 3-1 down, taking the last five games to clinch the biggest clay-court title of his career.
Published on Apr 12, 2026
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#Alcaraz #Sinner #Monte #Carlo #Masters #Final #Preview #Headtohead #record #live #streaming #info">Alcaraz vs Sinner, Monte Carlo Masters 2026 Final: Preview, Head-to-head record, live streaming info
Top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on second seed Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Sunday.
When and where to watch Sinner vs Alcaraz Monte Carlo Masters 2026 final in India?
Monte Carlo Masters 2026 final between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday (April 12). Indian viewers can watch the live stream of the match on FanCode app and website.
Preview
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner – the two best players in the world – are finally set to meet for the first time in the 2026 season.
The Spaniard will look to defend not just his title but also retain the No. 1 ranking when he faces Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
This will be the first match between the duo on clay since last year’s epic French Open final. Alcaraz leads Sinner 3-1 in the head-to-head record on the surface.
Sinner vs Alcaraz head-to-head record
Played: 16
Sinner: 6
Alcaraz: 10
YEAR TOURNAMENT ROUND WINNER SCORE 2025 ATP FINALS FINAL SINNER 7-6(4), 7-5 2025 U.S. OPEN FINAL ALCARAZ 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 2025 CINCINNATI OPEN FINAL ALCARAZ 5-0, retd. 2025 WIMBLEDON FINAL SINNER 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 2025 FRENCH OPEN FINAL ALCARAZ 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) 2025 ITALIAN OPEN FINAL ALCARAZ 7-6(5), 6-1 2024 CHINA OPEN FINAL ALCARAZ 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) 2024 FRENCH OPEN SEMIFINAL ALCARAZ 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 2024 INDIAN WELLS SEMIFINAL ALCARAZ 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 2023 CHINA OPEN SEMIFINAL SINNER 7-6(4), 6-1 2023 MIAMI OPEN SEMIFINAL SINNER 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 2023 INDIAN WELLS SEMIFINAL ALCARAZ 7-6(4), 6-3 2022 U.S. OPEN QUARTERFINAL ALCARAZ 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 2022 CROATIA OPEN FINAL SINNER 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-1 2022 WIMBLEDON ROUND OF 16 SINNER 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3 2021 PARIS MASTERS ROUND OF 32 ALCARAZ 7-6(1), 7-5
Route to final
Carlos Alcaraz
Semifinal: Beat Valentin Vacherot (MON) 6-4, 6-4
Quarterfinal: Beat [8] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0
Round of 16: Beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Round of 32: Beat Sebastian Baez (ARG) 6-1, 6-3
Jannik Sinner
Semifinal: Beat [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) 6-1, 6-4
Quarterfinal: Beat [6] Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 6-3, 6-4
Round of 16: Beat Tomas Machac (CZE) 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3
Round of 32: Beat Ugo Humbert (FRA) 6-3, 6-0
Published on Apr 12, 2026
| YEAR | TOURNAMENT | ROUND | WINNER | SCORE |
| 2025 | ATP FINALS | FINAL | SINNER | 7-6(4), 7-5 |
| 2025 | U.S. OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2025 | CINCINNATI OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 5-0, retd. |
| 2025 | WIMBLEDON | FINAL | SINNER | 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2025 | FRENCH OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) |
| 2025 | ITALIAN OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 7-6(5), 6-1 |
| 2024 | CHINA OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) |
| 2024 | FRENCH OPEN | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2024 | INDIAN WELLS | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2023 | CHINA OPEN | SEMIFINAL | SINNER | 7-6(4), 6-1 |
| 2023 | MIAMI OPEN | SEMIFINAL | SINNER | 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2023 | INDIAN WELLS | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 7-6(4), 6-3 |
| 2022 | U.S. OPEN | QUARTERFINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2022 | CROATIA OPEN | FINAL | SINNER | 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2022 | WIMBLEDON | ROUND OF 16 | SINNER | 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3 |
| 2021 | PARIS MASTERS | ROUND OF 32 | ALCARAZ | 7-6(1), 7-5 |
Top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on second seed Jannik Sinner in the final of the Monte Carlo Masters at the Monte-Carlo Country Club on Sunday.
When and where to watch Sinner vs Alcaraz Monte Carlo Masters 2026 final in India?
Monte Carlo Masters 2026 final between Italy’s Jannik Sinner and Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz will begin at 6:30 p.m. on Sunday (April 12). Indian viewers can watch the live stream of the match on FanCode app and website.
Preview
Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Italy’s Jannik Sinner – the two best players in the world – are finally set to meet for the first time in the 2026 season.
The Spaniard will look to defend not just his title but also retain the No. 1 ranking when he faces Sinner in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday.
This will be the first match between the duo on clay since last year’s epic French Open final. Alcaraz leads Sinner 3-1 in the head-to-head record on the surface.
Sinner vs Alcaraz head-to-head record
Played: 16
Sinner: 6
Alcaraz: 10
| YEAR | TOURNAMENT | ROUND | WINNER | SCORE |
| 2025 | ATP FINALS | FINAL | SINNER | 7-6(4), 7-5 |
| 2025 | U.S. OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-2, 3-6, 6-1, 6-4 |
| 2025 | CINCINNATI OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 5-0, retd. |
| 2025 | WIMBLEDON | FINAL | SINNER | 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, 6-4 |
| 2025 | FRENCH OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 4-6, 6-7(4), 6-4, 7-6(3), 7-6(2) |
| 2025 | ITALIAN OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 7-6(5), 6-1 |
| 2024 | CHINA OPEN | FINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-7(6), 6-4, 7-6(3) |
| 2024 | FRENCH OPEN | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 2-6, 6-3, 3-6, 6-4, 6-3 |
| 2024 | INDIAN WELLS | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 1-6, 6-3, 6-2 |
| 2023 | CHINA OPEN | SEMIFINAL | SINNER | 7-6(4), 6-1 |
| 2023 | MIAMI OPEN | SEMIFINAL | SINNER | 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 |
| 2023 | INDIAN WELLS | SEMIFINAL | ALCARAZ | 7-6(4), 6-3 |
| 2022 | U.S. OPEN | QUARTERFINAL | ALCARAZ | 6-3, 6-7(7), 6-7(0), 7-5, 6-3 |
| 2022 | CROATIA OPEN | FINAL | SINNER | 6-7(5), 6-1, 6-1 |
| 2022 | WIMBLEDON | ROUND OF 16 | SINNER | 6-1, 6-4, 6-7(8), 6-3 |
| 2021 | PARIS MASTERS | ROUND OF 32 | ALCARAZ | 7-6(1), 7-5 |
Route to final
Carlos Alcaraz
Semifinal: Beat Valentin Vacherot (MON) 6-4, 6-4
Quarterfinal: Beat [8] Alexander Bublik (KAZ) 6-3, 6-0
Round of 16: Beat Tomas Martin Etcheverry (ARG) 6-1, 4-6, 6-3
Round of 32: Beat Sebastian Baez (ARG) 6-1, 6-3
Jannik Sinner
Semifinal: Beat [3] Alexander Zverev (GER) 6-1, 6-4
Quarterfinal: Beat [6] Felix Auger-Aliassime (CAN) 6-3, 6-4
Round of 16: Beat Tomas Machac (CZE) 6-1, 6-7(3), 6-3
Round of 32: Beat Ugo Humbert (FRA) 6-3, 6-0
Published on Apr 12, 2026
Top seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on second seed Jannik Sinner in the…