After an absorbing first set, Sinner's understandable lack of match toughness saw Alcaraz dance to victory in Rome.

There’s only one player who is consistently beating Jannik Sinner. Carlos Alcaraz defeated the top-ranked Sinner again, 7-6 (5), 6-1, to win his first Italian Open on Sunday and add another big clay-court title to his resume.

Their Foro Italico duel not only captivated the crowd but also underscored the balance of power in men's tennis. Sinner and Alcaraz are clear front-runners in the Race to Turin, outplaying Jack Draper and Alexander Zverev.