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No one wanted this match more than they did – why Alcaraz and Sinner needed the Monte-Carlo final

Sunday's Monte-Carlo Masters final brings the first Alcaraz–Sinner clash of the year, on clay, with the world number one ranking at stake. Everyone was waiting for it — the players most of all, for whom facing each other is the only way to know where they truly stand.

Cédric Rouquette

April 11, 2026

Alcaraz beats Vacherot to set up the first Alcaraz-Sinner final of 2026 – with No. 1 at stake

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to reach his second consecutive Monte-Carlo final. Alcaraz will face Jannik Sinner in Sunday's final, with the world No. 1 ranking on the line.

Cédric Rouquette

April 11, 2026

April 11, 1993: The day Sampras celebrated his ascent to the world No 1 spot with a title

One of the greats reached the top of the rankings with a victory in Tokyo on this day in tennis history. Find out how he did it

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 11, 2026

Zverev: “When you’re not at your best, there’s no chance – he’s like a wall”

Cédric Rouquette

April 11, 2026

Sinner dismantles Zverev again to reach his first Monte-Carlo final

Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4 in the semifinals of the 2026 Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters to reach his first final in the Principality. Sinner offered zero break points.

Tennis Majors

April 11, 2026