Sinner beats Alcaraz to Win Monte Carlo Title

Jannik Sinner is the Monte Carlo champion after a 7-6, 6-3 win over Carlos Alcaraz.

The victory secures his first title in Monte Carlo and continues a good run at Masters level.

Sinner has now won four consecutive Masters 1000 titles and is on a 22-match winning streak in these events. He has also won 44 of his last 45 sets in Masters tournaments.

The Italian will return to world No. 1 when the rankings update.

After the match, Sinner said:

“It means a lot to me. At the same time, the ranking is secondary. I’m very happy to win at least one big trophy on this surface. I haven’t done it before. It means a lot to me.”

On his approach during the match, he added:

“I felt close on the return games. I had a feeling the new balls helped me. The ball change was at 2-1. I tried to stay there mentally. Trying to keep pushing. I felt a bit tired. I tried to keep up with the right mentality. Having this trophy with me now means a lot to me. It’s a completely different tournament, I come here, sleeping at home and everything. It means a lot.”

Sinner also took time to acknowledge his opponent:

“Carlos, congrats to you and your team. You’re doing amazing things year after year. You keep showing why you are the player you are.”

“Facing you especially in finals in the end of the tournaments makes it even more special. Thank you so much and wish you all the best for the rest of the season.”

Alcaraz responded with praise of his own:

“It’s impressive what you’re achieving right now… it’s something incredible. It’s so difficult to make that happen. Congratulations for everything and for the work you’re doing with your team.”

With this win, Sinner becomes just the second player after Novak Djokovic to win Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo in the same season.