Monte Carlo Masters
Jannik Sinner defeats Carlos Alcaraz to win 2026 Monte Carlo Masters, reclaims No. 1 for third time
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Jannik Sinner claimed his 27th ATP tour-level singles title and third trophy of 2026 by beating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in a 2-hour, 15-minute Monte Carlo Masters final on Sunday. The Italian, training in Monaco, extended his Masters 1000 winning streak to 22 matches—dropping just one set—reclaimed the world No. 1 ranking for the third time from Alcaraz, and became only the third player (after Djokovic and Nadal) to win four straight titles at this level.
Carlos Alcaraz advanced to the Monte Carlo Masters final with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over hometown favorite Valentin Vacherot. The Spaniard wrote 'Respect to Valentin' on a TV camera lens as Vacherot received a standing ovation from the crowd. Jannik Sinner also reached the final by beating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-4.
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Czech star Jakub Mensik, who withdrew from the Monte Carlo Masters earlier this week due to a right foot infection, has now pulled out of the BMW Open in Munich to allow more recovery time. The 20-year-old announced the news on X, continuing a tough injury-disrupted 2026 season.
Jannik Sinner dominated Ugo Humbert 6-3, 6-0 in just 64 minutes on Court Rainier III at the Monte Carlo Masters, advancing to the round of 16. The world number two emphasized his focus on Roland Garros while adjusting to clay. He described the win as a good performance amid low expectations for the tournament.
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Czech teenager Jakub Mensik pulled out of the Monte Carlo Masters less than two hours before his first-round match against Fabian Marozsan on Monday. The draw sheet listed the reason as a toe injury. Damir Dzumhur entered as a lucky loser replacement.
Juan Carlos Ferrero, former coach of Carlos Alcaraz, has not ruled out a return to professional tennis coaching later this year. He revealed that offers have arrived but lacks the current enthusiasm to accept. Ferrero shared these thoughts in an interview with Marca amid ongoing rivalry between Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner.
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Frances Tiafoe has withdrawn from the Monte Carlo Masters, removing a potential early challenge for defending champion Carlos Alcaraz. The American's exit came after a semifinal loss to Tommy Paul in Houston. Alcaraz now starts directly in the second round.
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