Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner are set to renew their rivalry in the Monte-Carlo Masters final on Sunday. The coveted No. 1 ranking will also be on the line when they meet.
Sinner’s Path to the Final
Jannik Sinner reached his first Monte-Carlo final by defeating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4. This marks his eighth consecutive victory against Zverev. Sinner has been in dominant form this season, having already swept Indian Wells and Miami.
Sinner has matched Roger Federer (2006), Rafael Nadal (2011) and Novak Djokovic (2015), becoming only the fourth man to reach the final at the first three Masters tournaments of the season.
Alcaraz Advances to Final
Alcaraz eliminated home hope Valentin Vacherot in his semifinal, 6-4, 6-4. He concluded the match with a drop shot. Alcaraz is the defending champion at Monte-Carlo.
Number One Ranking at Stake
Sinner will reclaim the top spot if he beats Alcaraz. Alcaraz is a seven-time major winner. Sinner is a four-time Grand Slam champion.
Head-to-Head Record Favours Alcaraz
Alcaraz leads the head-to-head with Sinner 10-6. This will be their ninth final. Both players are bidding for a 27th career title.
Alcaraz’s Recent Success
Alcaraz’s two titles this year include the Australian Open, where he downed Djokovic. He became the youngest man ever to win all four tennis majors.
The Monte-Carlo final promises to be a thrilling encounter between two of the sport’s top players, with both the title and the No. 1 ranking on the line.