Alcaraz and Sinner to Clash in Monte-Carlo Masters Final with Top Ranking 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's top ranking. Sinner has now won 21 consecutive matches in Masters events and 42 of his last 43 sets. He is on an eighth consecutive win streak against Zverev. Alcaraz, the defending champion, ended Vacherot's impressive run in the semi-finals. The final promises to be an exciting match, with both players looking to claim their first Monte-Carlo title. Sinner has become the fourth man to reach the final at the first three Masters 1000s in a season, while Alcaraz has reached 10 ATP 1000 finals before the age of 23, joining Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic in this achievement.