Sinner-Alcaraz, the Monte Carlo final also worth a world record. When and where to see it

The South Tyrolean becomes the tenth Italian to win the Monte Carlo final, last year it was Musetti, who was forced to retire against Alcaraz. In 2019 the last victory by an Italian, that of Fabio Fognini.

For Sinner it is also the fourth final in a row in a Masters 1000 tournament. "I am very happy, we came here looking for answers. Every day and every match is different, today I felt very solid from the start. When you are ahead the inertia changes immediately, now let's see what will happen in the final," commented the Italian after his success against Zverev. "A very very solid performance, trying to set the game from the back court. I'm very happy," added the South Tyrolean champion.

In the final, yet another challenge against Alcaraz, with the world number 1 up for grabs. "I am looking forward to facing him, he is the reason why you train and wake up in the morning. Having a match against him before the Roland Garros is a big test, but I have nothing to lose. Already making the final here is important for me, now I'll try to rest and tomorrow I'll try to push hard for this last effort,' Sinner concluded.

The Monte Carlo final will be the eighth final between the two, the third on clay with two wins for Alcaraz (Rome and Paris last year) and one for Sinner in Umag. In total, the previous record says 11-6 for the Spaniard. "Today I played very focused, I am very happy to be able to play my second final here and do it against Sinner. Now I want to rest to prepare for the match," commented Alcaraz after the victory against Vacherot in front of a VIP audience, with Prince Albert and past champions like Adriano Panatta, Boris Becker and Stefan Edberg. "It is a beautiful spot for the sport, the first place is up for grabs and the match will be even more special. I'm happy to have won a difficult match today with Vacheron, who was playing at home and is confident," added the Spanish tennis player. "I'm happy with the first challenge with Jannik in 2026, let's see tomorrow.

The never-ending challenge, now the great classic of world tennis. The seventeenth confrontation between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz, this time not only has the Monte Carlo Masters 1000 trophy at stake, but also the world number one. The Italian, in case of victory, would overtake the Spaniard and return to the top of the Atp ranking. According to 888sport's experts, Jannik's first title in the Principality - as reported by Agipronews - is played at 2.06, but the odds are favoured by Alcaraz, offered 1.73 on Better, the defending champion and winner of the last two direct challenges on clay in Rome and Paris. The last previous one, however, was won by Sinner at the Finals in Turin with a net 2-0, a result that, if repeated tomorrow, would pay 3.40 the stake. However, for the bookmakers the most probable ending remains the Spaniard's success in two instalments, an option offered at 2.70.