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 had words of praise for Jannik Sinner after overcoming him in the Rome Open final. The Spaniard showed his sportsmanship towards the Italian and his support for the local player after a difficult three-month suspension,

Carlos Alcaraz had little trouble dismantling Jannik Sinner in the Italian Open final, sealing a 7-6(5) 6-1 victory to snap the world number one’s 26-match winning streak and break the hearts of the home crowd on Sunday.