Carlos Alcaraz just dropped a *major* statement on the tennis world! 🚀 The Spanish sensation defeated Italy's Jannik Sinner 7-6(5), 6-1 in a thrilling Italian Open final Sunday, proving he’s ready to dominate at Roland-Garros next week. Talk about perfect timing! ⏰
With this win, Alcaraz will leapfrog Sinner to World No. 2 on Monday—his third title this year. 💪 But here’s the kicker: he’s now the *only* player to beat Sinner in a Tour final since 2024 began. 🛑 The Italian star’s 26-match win streak? *Snapped.* Just like Alcaraz did at last year’s China Open. 😎
Despite a thigh injury sidelining him in Madrid, Alcaraz has been unstoppable on clay this season. 🏆 He’s bagged two Masters 1000 titles (Rome + Monte-Carlo) and reached the Barcelona final. Now, all eyes are on Paris—where he’ll defend his French Open crown. 🌍 Can anyone stop this 22-year-old force? 🤔
Reference(s):
Alcaraz tops Sinner to win Italian Open and send Roland-Garros warning
cgtn.com