Alcaraz and Sinner to Clash in Monte-Carlo Masters Final with World No1 at Stake

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner have both 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 No1 ranking. 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 11 consecutive sets against him. This will be Sinner's 12th Masters final and his second on clay. Alcaraz, meanwhile, is excited to face Sinner in the final, saying it's a 'dream spot' for him. The match will be a special one, with both players vying for their first Monte Carlo title and the World No1 ranking. Sinner has become the fourth man to reach the final at the first three Masters 1000s in a season, while Alcaraz has become the third player to reach 10 ATP 1000 finals before the age of 23.