In a highly anticipated clash between two of the brightest stars of the next generation, the 22-year-old Spaniard held his nerve in a tense first set, saving two set points before edging the tiebreak. From there, Alcaraz raised his level further, dominating the second set to snap Sinner\u2019s 26-match winning streak and secure his 19th career tour-level trophy.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cI\u2019m proud of myself, with the way I approached the match mentally. Tactically, I think I played pretty well from the first point until the last one. I didn\u2019t do a rollercoaster\u2026 I maintained my good level throughout the whole match, so I\u2019m really proud about everything I did today,\u201d said Alcaraz.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alcaraz\u2019s triumph in Rome sees him become the first man to win three ATP titles in 2025, adding to earlier triumphs in Rotterdam and Monte-Carlo. He now owns a Tour-leading 30 wins this season and is the fifth man in history to win all three clay-court Masters 1000 events\u2014joining legends Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, Gustavo Kuerten, and Marcelo Rios.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner was competing in his first event since winning the Australian Open in January and was aiming to become the first male Italian champion in Rome since Adriano Panatta in 1976.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alcaraz\u2019s mixture of topspin, variety, and resilience was on full display throughout. He won 21 of 27 first-serve points in the first set and saved all break points faced, according to Infosys ATP Stats. In the second, his relentless baseline play and signature drop shots wore Sinner down, sealing a fourth consecutive win in their head-to-head rivalry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
As the tour heads to Roland Garros, Alcaraz will arrive in Paris brimming with confidence and chasing a second French Open crown.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Alcaraz\u2019s mixture of topspin, variety, and resilience was on full display throughout. He won 21 of 27 first-serve points in the first set and saved all break points faced, according to Infosys ATP Stats. In the second, his relentless baseline play and signature drop shots wore Sinner down, sealing a fourth consecutive win in their head-to-head rivalry.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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