Rome, Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz
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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.
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Stadium Rant on MSNJannik Sinner Makes Major Decision After Rome LossThe Italian Open was supposed to be Jannik Sinner’s moment in the sun. Rather, it came to an abrupt end on Sunday. The World No.1 sank in straight sets to Carlos Alcaraz in the final, ending an unheard-of 26-match winning streak that had been continuing for months.
The Foro Italico (Italian Forum) has lived up to its name this past week as Jannik Sinner and Jasmine Paolini have given home fans a local hero to cheer for in both singles finals at the Italian Open.
Tennis fans are in for a treat on Sunday morning when Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner meet in the finals of the Rome Masters. This is the 11th time that Alcaraz and Sinner have met in their career (though it is the first time they’ve played in a Masters 1000 Final), with the Spaniard holding a 6-4 advantage in the series.
In the next game, Sinner started with an inside-out forehand winner, and broke with a backhand that wrong-footed Paul. Serving at 2-0, he saved two break points with two aces. At 4-0, he held at love, and with Paul saving at 0-5, Sinner closed the set with another wrong-foot backhand winner.
The performance of Italian players at their biggest home tournament has been impressive. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner reminded in Rome that they have a rivalry which could become one for the ages.
The home hero shared a light-hearted story about his brother's absence from the title clash at Foro Italico. Instead of supporting Jannik from the stands alongside their parents, Mark picked the Formula 1 race at Imola!