Jannik Sinner continues his title-winning run with a 7-6(5) 6-3 triumph over Calos Alcaraz, and reclaims the top spot in ATP rankings.By The Associated PressPublished On 13 Apr 202613 Apr 2026Italy’s Jannik Sinner has dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in Monte Carlo to claim his first Masters title on clay and snatch back the world number one ranking from the Spaniard.Sinner recorded a straight sets win – 7-6(5) 6-3 – in Sunday’s final, capping a remarkable run to become just the second player to win the ‘Sunshine Double’ and Monte Carlo in the same season – a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic in 2015.It marked the 24-year-old’s fourth consecutive Masters 1000 crown following triumphs in Paris, Indian Wells and Miami, and his eighth Masters title overall.“We came here just trying to get as many matches as possible before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a very high level from both of us,” Sinner said in an on-court interview.“It was a bit windy, breezy – completely different conditions the tournament has brought until today.“The result (is) amazing, getting back to number one means a lot to me. At the same time, as I always say, the ranking is secondary. I’m very happy to win at least one big trophy on this surface.”The last time the pair met was nearly five months ago when Sinner beat Alcaraz in the ATP Finals title clash and fans had been eagerly looking forward to the next chapter of the ‘Sincaraz’ rivalry. Sinner and Alcaraz at the trophy presentation ceremony [Valery Hache/AFP]Heated but friendly rivalryPlaying in blustery condition …
