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Alcaraz Wins Rome Masters, Completes Historic Clay-Court Triple

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner 7-6(5), 6-1 to secure his first Rome title, becoming the fifth player in history to win all three clay-court Masters 1,000 events.

Carlos Alcaraz posa con su trofeo de campeón del Masters 1000 de Roma.
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Carlos Alcarez posa con el trofeo que lo acredita campeón de Masters 1.000 de Roma. | R. Ramaccia
El tenista Carlos Alcaraz.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz claimed his first Rome Masters title with a straight-sets victory over Jannik Sinner, solidifying his dominance on clay ahead of Roland Garros.
  • The win makes Alcaraz the fifth player in history to achieve the clay-court Masters triple, joining legends like Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
  • Jannik Sinner, returning from a three-month doping suspension, fell short of becoming the first Italian champion in Rome since 1976.
  • Alcaraz extended his head-to-head record against Sinner to 7-4, marking his fourth consecutive win over the Italian star.
  • The victory elevates Alcaraz to World No. 2, further cementing his status as the favorite heading into the French Open.