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Carlos Alcaraz Clinches First Italian Open Title, Defeats Jannik Sinner

Alcaraz ends Sinner's 26-match winning streak with a commanding 7-6(5), 6-1 victory, solidifying his status as the French Open favorite.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 18, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during the final against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
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Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 18, 2025 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz hugs Italy's Jannik Sinner after winning the final REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Sinner's 26-match unbeaten run came to an end against Alcaraz.

Overview

  • Carlos Alcaraz secured his first Italian Open title, defeating world No. 1 Jannik Sinner in straight sets, 7-6(5), 6-1, in Rome on May 18, 2025.
  • The victory snapped Sinner's 26-match winning streak and marked Alcaraz's fourth consecutive win over his rival, extending his head-to-head lead to 7-4.
  • Sinner, playing in his first tournament since serving a three-month doping ban, reached the final but was unable to claim his first clay-court title since 2022.
  • Alcaraz praised Sinner's performance while emphasizing the confidence his Rome triumph gives him as he prepares to defend his title at Roland Garros starting next week.
  • The Italian Open win adds to Alcaraz's dominant clay season, which includes a Monte Carlo Masters title and a runner-up finish in Barcelona.