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.

Sinner called Alcaraz "the man to beat", but Alexander Zverev is among the title contenders, too, after falling just short in last year's final. Zverev lost to Sinner in the Australian Open final, but does have a clay trophy under his belt this season after winning in Munich.

Carlos Alcaraz is clearly the favorite for the French Open. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is back from his doping ban though and building himself back up to full strength day by day.