Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will compete in the Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday, with the world No. 1 ranking on the line. Sinner will reclaim the top spot with a victory over the defending champion, Alcaraz. This marks their eighth final encounter and ninth overall meeting, where Alcaraz currently leads 10-6.
Sinner advanced to the final after defeating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4, marking his eighth consecutive win against the German. He previously overcame Felix Auger-Aliassime with a 6-3, 6-4 victory to reach the semi-final stage.
Alcaraz secured his place in the final by eliminating home favorite Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4. Both players are vying for their 27th career title. Sinner has already achieved success this season, sweeping titles in Indian Wells and Miami, becoming the first player since 2015 to reach the final of the first three Masters 1000 events. Alcaraz’s wins include the Australian Open, making him the youngest man to win all four Grand Slam tournaments.