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Sinner seizes the throne: world No. 1 after defeating Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo final

A 7-6, 6-3 victory over the reigning champion ends Alcaraz's 22-week reign at the top of the rankings, hands Sinner his 67th week at No. 1 —–and delivers his first title on clay at the highest level.

Cédric Rouquette

April 12, 2026

Alcaraz defends his Monte-Carlo crown and clay master reputation – with the world No. 1 ranking on the line too

Alcaraz arrives on clay having lost just once in two years on the surface. Sinner arrives having spent exactly as many weeks at world No. 1 as his opponent: 66. Only one of them leaves with the right to add a 67th.

Cédric Rouquette

April 12, 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

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