Carlos Alcaraz defeated world number one Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, ending the Italian’s 26-match winning streak.
Sinner, playing his first tournament after a three-month doping ban, couldn’t break the decades-long wait for a home champion.
After a tight first set, Alcaraz dominated the second, securing his first Rome title.
Alcaraz praised Sinner’s comeback, while Sinner acknowledged it was a “good test” after a difficult period.
Their rivalry continues after Alcaraz also defeated Sinner at the China Open.
