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

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz 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, converting all four break points in an 82-minute match, while Alcaraz defeated Valentin Vacherot 6-4, 6-4. The highly anticipated final will be broadcast live on Sky Sports Tennis, with the winner also claiming the World No1 spot on Monday. Sinner has now won 21 consecutive matches in Masters events and 42 of his last 43 sets in these tournaments. He is on an eighth consecutive win streak and has taken 11 straight sets against Zverev. This will be Sinner's 12th Masters final, his second on clay, and his first in Monte-Carlo. He has also won 16 consecutive matches and 38 of his last 40. Sinner expressed his happiness, stating that reaching the final on clay is significant for him, especially given his past performances on the surface. Jamie Murray praised Sinner's 'flawless performance,' noting that he completely dominated Zverev from start to finish. In the other semi-final, defending champion and top seed Alcaraz ended Vacherot's impressive run. Alcaraz broke serve in the opening set and sealed it with an ace, but Vacherot mounted a comeback in the second set before Alcaraz won three consecutive games to secure the victory. Alcaraz is excited about the final, saying it's a 'dream spot' for everyone, with both players vying for their first Monte Carlo title and the World No1 ranking. Sinner becomes the fourth man to reach the final at the first three Masters 1000s in a season, while Alcaraz is the third player to reach 10 ATP 1000 finals before the age of 23.