Jannik Sinner is back at world No. 1 after beating Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters. Moetsalibe overcame poor Monaco conditions to outlast his opponent Alcaraz to win 7-6 (7-5) 6-3 to take the coveted spot at the top of the ATP rankings from Alcaraz for the first time … Read more
Game Report Sinner defeats Alcaraz, wins Monte-Carlo crown The Italian joined Djokovic (2015) as the only men to win the first three ATP Masters 1000 titles of the season. April 12, 2026 Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour Jannik Sinner works on Sunday in Monte-Carlo. Written by Sam Jacot Jannik Sinner won his first ATP Masters 1000 clay … Read more
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Sports Review What Brad Gilbert says will be key for Alcaraz & Sinner in the final of Monte-Carlo Former World No. 4 Gilbert dives into Sunday’s fight plan April 12, 2026 Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner will meet Sunday for the Monte-Carlo title. Written by Andrew Eichenholz If you had ever spoken … Read more
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have both entered the final of the Monte-Carlo Masters, where they will meet for their first match of 2026. Sinner converted all four points during the 82-minute encounter as he beat Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-4 on Court Rainier III before Alcaraz beat Valentin Vacherot 6-4 6-4. That sets up a … Read more
Game Report Alcaraz completes Vacherot’s run, setting the No. 1 shooting match. 1 and Sinner in the Monte-Carlo game The pair will meet for the first time in 2026 on Sunday in Monaco April 11, 2026 Corinne Dubreuil/ATP Tour Carlos Alcaraz in action against Valentin Vacherot on Saturday at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters. Written by … Read more
The quarter-finals of the Monte Carlo Masters are here, and eight players are looking to book their place in the last four this week. We can also get one step closer to the final Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner. 19:57 CET – Another chapter has been added to the story of Valentin Vacherot! The home … Read more
Jannik Sinner saw his streak of 37 consecutive Masters 1000 titles ended by Tomas Machac as the Italian reached the quarter-finals of the Monte-Carlo Masters with a 6-1 6-7 (3) 6-3 victory. Last month Moetsalibe became the first man to complete the Sunshine Double without dropping a set, claiming titles at Indian Wells and the … Read more
The third round of the Monte Carlo Masters is here, and by the end of the day, we’ll be down to just eight. Monaco plays a lot of great sports, and two of the best players in the world, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, are both ready to take to the court. 22:30 CET – … Read more
“I’m going to lose first place” – Carlos Alcaraz admits his top-flight defense is at risk this week at the Monte-Carlo Masters with Jannik Sinner chasing him down. Moetsalibe made a spectacular return to European clay by winning his 18th consecutive match – and making it 36 consecutive sets – at the Masters 1000 level … Read more