Alcaraz and Sinner to Clash in Monte-Carlo Masters Final with Number One Spot at Stake

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have advanced to the Monte-Carlo Masters final, setting the stage for their first encounter of 2026. Sinner dominated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4, while Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4. The winner of the final will also claim the world number one spot. Sinner has now won 21 consecutive matches in Masters events and 42 of his last 43 sets. He is on an eight-match winning streak against Zverev and has won 12 Masters finals. Alcaraz, meanwhile, has become the third player to reach 10 ATP 1000 finals before the age of 23, joining Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic. The final promises to be an exciting clash between two of tennis' top players.