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.

Fresh off an electrifying victory over Jannik Sinner at the Rome Open, Carlos Alcaraz was more than satisfied with the match. In a high-stakes clash between two of the sport's biggest stars, the Spaniard executed a near flawless tactical plan,

Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner were the main story of the week after contesting the Rome Open final, where the Spaniard claimed another Masters 1000 title and increased his head-to-head advantage over his great rival.