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Carlos Alcaraz reacts as Jannik Sinner matches Novak Djokovic feat in Monte-Carlo
TL;DR
Jannik Sinner defeated Carlos Alcaraz 7-6, 6-3 in the Monte-Carlo Masters final, marking their first meeting of the year. This victory highlights Sinner's rising status in men's tennis and adds to their ongoing rivalry.
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Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner met for the first time this year on Sunday, with the Italian claiming a 7-6, 6-3 victory in the Monte-Carlo Masters final.
The match added another chapter to their growing rivalry, with both players continuing to establish themselves at the top of men’s tennis.
Following the contest, attention quickly turned to Alcaraz’s reaction as he reflected on Sinner’s recent achievements.
Carlos Alcaraz praises Jannik Sinner’s historic achievement after Monte Carlo final
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Speaking after the match, Alcaraz acknowledged the level Sinner has reached in recent months.
“Jannik, it’s impressive what you are doing. Just the second man in the Open Era to win the Sunshine Double and then Monte-Carlo,” he said, according to journalist Jose Morgado.
The Spaniard’s comments highlight the scale of Sinner’s achievement, with Novak Djokovic the only other player to complete that sequence, doing so in 2015.
The recognition underlined the respect between the two players, as the 24-year-old continues to build a remarkable run of results at the highest level.
Jannik Sinner’s victory secures world number one spot
The win also had major implications for the ATP Rankings.
Sinner moved ahead of Alcaraz to claim the number one position, opening a 160-point gap between them.
He is now on a 17-match winning streak, with his last defeat coming in February in Doha against Jakub Mensik.
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Q&A
What was the score of the Monte-Carlo Masters final between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner?
Jannik Sinner won the Monte-Carlo Masters final against Carlos Alcaraz with a score of 7-6, 6-3.
How does Jannik Sinner's victory impact his rivalry with Carlos Alcaraz?
Sinner's victory adds another chapter to their growing rivalry, showcasing both players' emergence at the top of men's tennis.
What did Carlos Alcaraz say about Jannik Sinner's recent achievements?
Following the match, Carlos Alcaraz reflected positively on Jannik Sinner's recent achievements, acknowledging his impressive performance.
