Alcaraz and world No. 1 Sinner will be on opposite sides of the draw at Roland Garros, setting up a potential blockbuster final. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Carlos Alcaraz made sure Italy’s celebrations did not continue on Sunday as he earned a statement 7-6(5), 6-1 win over world No. 1 and home favorite Jannik Sinner to clinch his first Italian Open title.

Jannik Sinner left the home Rome Masters with a runner-up trophy. More importantly, world no. 1 renewed his sense of confidence heading into Roland Garros. Returning from a three-month suspension, the Italian made an immediate impact, reaching the final in front of his home fans at Foro Italico and challenging Carlos Alcaraz in the opening set.