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On 2026-04-13, Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte Carlo Masters final to win his first title at the event and return to No. 1 in the ATP rankings. The Italian’s victory on clay strengthens his position at the top of men’s tennis and makes him a leading favorite for the French Open, increasing pressure on Alcaraz and other rivals. His run included a straight-sets semifinal win over Alexander Zverev and marked his first appearance in a Monte Carlo final.