Overview
- Jannik Sinner's three-month suspension for a clostebol positive concluded on May 5, allowing his return at the Rome Masters.
- Carlos Alcaraz, fully recovered from a right adductor injury, is competing in Rome to secure the No. 2 ranking and prepare for Roland Garros.
- The Rome Masters draw places Sinner and Alcaraz on opposite halves, setting up a potential final showdown between the top two players.
- Sinner emphasized that his primary goal is to evaluate his level ahead of Roland Garros rather than focus on winning in Rome.
- Alcaraz, celebrating his 22nd birthday, aims to add the Rome title to his achievements and strengthen his clay-court form before defending his Roland Garros crown.