Jannik Sinner left the home Rome Masters with a runner-up trophy. More importantly, world no. 1 renewed his sense of confidence heading into Roland Garros. Returning from a three-month suspension, the Italian made an immediate impact, reaching the final in front of his home fans at Foro Italico and challenging Carlos Alcaraz in the opening set.

Carlos Alcaraz made sure Italy’s celebrations did not continue on Sunday as he earned a statement 7-6(5), 6-1 win over world No. 1 and home favorite Jannik Sinner to clinch his first Italian Open title.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked player again, beating Sinner 7-6 (5), 6-1 to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume. Since the start of last year, Alcaraz is the only player to beat Sinner more than once and now he’s done it four straight times.