Alcaraz blitzes second set to down home hero Sinner in Italian Open
The Spaniard is on top clay form ahead of next month’s French Open
Jannik Sinner visited with the newly elected Pope Leo XIV last week, but was without a prayer as he fell to Carlos Alcaraz in the Italian Open final on Sunday, losing 6-7 1-6.
Playing his first tournament since serving a three-month anti-doping ban, the home favourite and world No1 Sinner had cruised to the final and remained in contention throughout a tight first set, but was denied a tournament win in front of the adoring home fans.
Alcaraz came out on top in the first set by the narrowest of margins in the tiebreak, and carried that momentum into the second. He stormed to a two-break lead early on, Sinner failing to hold his serve until it was already far too late. The Spaniard confirmed his first Italian Open title at the first time of asking, converting his service game to secure victory.
Playing in his home tournament, Sinner was presented the chance to become the first Italian man win in Rome since Adriano Panatta in 1976, but that long wait for tennis to come home has been extended by another year.
Following the match, Alcaraz was already looking ahead to Roland Garros, which kicks off next month.
“I am just really happy to get my first Rome. I am hoping it will not be the last one,” said the Spaniard. “All eyes are on Paris now.
“Everyone is really focused. Beating Jannik, a win in Rome, both things mixed together give you a great confidence ahead of Paris.
“It is not about just playing in finals, it is about winning. I repeat that to myself.”
He added that he was impressed to see Sinner return to a tournament final so soon: “I am sure it is not easy for him coming from three months without playing. It is something insane. I have to congratulate him for the great week.”
Today’s win is Alcaraz’s second victory over Sinner in a final after he pipped the Italian to the Beijing Open last year.
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