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Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcareaz, Monte-Carlo 2026

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.

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Cédric Rouquette
Miloslav Mecir

April 12, 1987: The day McEnroe’s antics proved no distraction for Mecir in Dallas

On this day in tennis history, a much-loved Czech withstood a barrage of bad behaviour to take a memorable win. Find out how this unfolded in Dallas

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo 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.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, Monte-Carlo 2026

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.

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo 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.

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Cédric Rouquette
Alexander Zverev, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

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

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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

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...
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Valentin Vacherot, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Vacherot stuns de Minaur to become the first Monégasque in a Monte-Carlo Masters semifinal

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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Alcaraz turns 300 wins into a statement – and Bublik says it all at the net

Carlos Alcaraz recorded his 300th Tour win on Friday with one of his...
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Tennis Majors
Jannik Sinner, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

One day different from the next – Sinner finds his clay feet match by match

After a dominant opening against Humbert, a difficult three-setter on Thursday that left...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Sinner and Zverev set for a fifth act – the semifinal that keeps following them around

Jannik Sinner beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-3, 6-4 on Friday afternoon and will play...
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Valentin Vacherot, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Monte-Carlo’s own Vacherot makes history and enters the top 20

Valentin Vacherot defeated Hubert Hurkacz 6-7 (4), 6-3, 6-4 in the third round...
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Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters: Alcaraz also needed three sets to reach the last eight

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Tomas Martin Etcheverry 6-1, 4-6, 6-3 in the third round...
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Jannik Sinner, Miami 2026
2 weeks ago

Jannik Sinner’s record: 37 consecutive Sets Won in ATP Masters 1000 – 2025-2026, the full list

From Paris to Monte-Carlo, Jannik Sinner was untouchable at the sport's biggest stages...
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Cédric Rouquette
Jannik Sinner, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

37 sets, 186 days, one tiebreak – Machac ends the record, Sinner takes the match

Jannik Sinner won against Tomas Machac 6-1, 6-7 (3), 6-3 on Thursday. He'll...
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Valentin Vacherot, Monte-Carlo 2026 | © Chryslène Caillaud / PsNewz
2 weeks ago

Clay bites back: Monte Carlo’s red dirt claims another batch of victims, from Musetti to Rublev

Valentin Vacherot defeated Lorenzo Musetti 7-6 (6), 7-5 on Wednesday evening. He'll play...
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Cédric Rouquette
Daniil Medvedev, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

6-0, 6-0: Berrettini hands Medvedev the worst defeat of his career as the clay curse returns with a vengeance

Daniil Medvedev has never made peace with clay. On Wednesday in Monaco, the...
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Cédric Rouquette
Joao Fonseca, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Fonseca’s clay education: Talent, patience and the long road to the top

Teen prospect Joao Fonseca dazzles on debut in Monte-Carlo, but as he measures...
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Simon Cambers
Gaël Monfils, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Bublik ends Monfils’s Monte-Carlo farewell – and the memories he helped create

Gaël Monfils said goodbye to Monte-Carlo on Tuesday, beaten by Alexander Bublik (6-4,...
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Cédric Rouquette
Carlos Alcaraz, Monte-Carlo 2026
2 weeks ago

Alcaraz expects to lose world No. 1 as Sinner’s clay drought looms over Monte-Carlo title defence

Carlos Alcaraz beat Sebastian Baez in 70 minutes and then said the quiet...
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