Carlos Alcaraz sinks Jannik Sinner to claim first Italian Open title
theguardian.comPublished: 5/18/2025
Summary
Jannik Sinner's anti-doping suspension shifted focus to Carlos Alcaraz, who secured a thrilling victory over him at the Italian Open, ending his 26-match winning streak and clinching his seventh Masters title. The match highlighted Alcaraz's tactical improvement and resilience, as he bounced back from a challenging early stretch to claim significant honors on clay courts. Now, Alcaraz stands as one of three men since 1990 to win every major clay-court tournament, solidifying his status among top tennis players.