Back on the throne: Jannik Sinner reacts after toppling Carlos Alcaraz for world no.1
Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte-Carlo Final, reclaiming the world no. 1 rankingJannik Sinner is the new champion in Monte Carlo, having dethroned Carlos Alcaraz in today’s showpiece final.
Photo by Valery HACHE / AFP via Getty Images Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in the Monte-Carlo Final, reclaiming the world no. 1 ranking Jannik Sinner is the new champion in Monte Carlo, having dethroned Carlos Alcaraz in today’s showpiece final. This was the matchup tennis fans had been waiting for all year, as Sinner and Alcaraz hadn’t played each other yet in 2026.
But with swirling conditions and high winds playing a role throughout, neither player found their rhythm, and the match didn’t quite live up to expectations. It was another important step forward for Sinner on clay, taking his first major trophy on the surface and also regaining the world number one ranking from his rival. He spoke after the match about what it meant to add this title to his growing collection.
Photo by Julian Finney/Getty Images Jannik Sinner reacts after Monte-Carlo triumph Sinner began by saying he needed a moment to collect his thoughts, explaining how stunned he was by what he had just achieved. He said: “I don’t know where to start, honestly. We came here trying to get as many matches as possible, having good feedback before the big tournaments coming up.
” Reflecting on the match, Sinner added: “Today was not a very high level from both of us. It was windy. Very different conditions to what the tournament has brought until today.