Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner score, result today: Italian regains world No. 1 with Monte Carlo Masters win

Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner score, result today: Italian regains world No. 1 with Monte Carlo Masters win originally appeared on The Sporting News .

Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner faced off for the first time in 2026 at the final of the Monte Carlo Masters. Alcaraz claimed a maiden Australian Open crown in January but suffered a disappointing hard-court swing in the United States, failing to make the final in either Indian Wells or Miami.

Sinner won both of those tournaments to put behind him the disappointment of losing to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals in Melbourne. Results this year meant the winner of this match on Court Rainier III would not only win the trophy, but also claim top spot in the ATP rankings. MORE: Sinner vs.

Alcaraz at the majors: Inside the numbers of tennis' great modern rivalry Carlos Alcaraz vs. Jannik Sinner score at Monte Carlo Masters Set 1 Set 2 Carlos Alcaraz (1) 6 (5) 3 Jannik Sinner (2) 7 (7) 6 (No. ) denotes seeding Sinner was victorious, claiming a straight-sets win over his great rival to regain his position as world No.