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India Today
20-05-2025
- Sport
- India Today
Carlos Alcaraz spoils Sinner's Rome party, asserts Roland Garros favourite status
Carlos Alcaraz completed his fourth successive victory over World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, with the latest coming in the final of the Italian Open - the last Masters 1000 tournament in the lead-up to the French Open. Alcaraz handed Sinner his first defeat of the year, halting his dream run in Rome with a 7-6 (5), 6-1 win in the title match on Sunday, 18 Sinner had surprised even himself and his team by playing close to his peak at the Italian Open - his first competition following a three-month doping ban. However, he was given a reality check by Alcaraz, who survived a tough opening set before dominating the second to seal a straight-sets hasn't lost many matches over the past two seasons, but he has now been beaten by Alcaraz four times in the last 18 months. Sunday's result also ended his 26-match unbeaten run, brought to a halt by a player who is steadily building a formidable reputation on Europe's clay claiming his first title in Rome, Alcaraz reaffirmed his status as the favourite to retain his Roland Garros crown. The 22-year-old Spaniard began the clay-court season by winning the Monte Carlo Masters, followed by a runners-up finish in am really happy to get my first title in Rome. Hopefully, it's not going to be my last one. All eyes are on Paris now, on Roland Garros," Alcaraz said after his triumph on HEAVENThe moment @carlosalcaraz defeated World No. 1 Sinner to claim his 7th Masters 1000 title! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2025"Beating Jannik, winning Rome - both things together give me great confidence heading into Paris. I always say, 'The final is not about playing, the final is about winning'. I just repeat that approach every time I play a final," he also took time to praise Sinner for his level of play throughout the tournament, which marked his return to competition since his Australian Open triumph in had made a strong statement in Rome, particularly with a straight-sets demolition of Casper Ruud in the quarter-finals. Ruud came into the Italian Open fresh off his title win at the Madrid Masters, one of the three Masters 1000 events on clay."The first thing I want to say is that I'm just really happy to see Jannik back at this amazing level. I'm sure it wasn't easy for him coming back after three months and reaching the final of a Masters 1000 in his first tournament back. It's something incredible, so I have to congratulate him," Alcaraz French Open will be held in Paris from 25 May to 8 June.
Irish Examiner
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps aside Jannik Sinner to silence crowd and win Italian Open
Carlos Alcaraz produced a stunning display as he swept aside Jannik Sinner 7-6 (5) 6-1 to silence the home crowd and win the Italian Open. Sinner was returning to action this week for the first time since the Australian Open following a three-month doping ban and had looked in solid form, dropping just one set on the way to the final. Hopes of a second home victory of the weekend on Campo Centrale following Jasmine Paolini's success in the WTA event fell flat as world number three Alcaraz edged a tense first set before then pulling clear to close out an impressive victory. SEVENTH HEAVEN ☁️ The moment @carlosalcaraz defeated World No. 1 Sinner to claim his 7th Masters 1000 title! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 — ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2025 The first set had been a tight affair, with few break chances until the 12th game when Alcaraz – who had beaten both Jack Draper and Lorenzo Musetti in his run to Sunday's final – saved two set points against his serve to force the tie-break. Alcaraz, though, soon gained momentum with an early mini-break and double hold to lead 3-0. While Sinner recovered to within a point at 4-5 and then stopped another set-point, Alcaraz eventually forced home a third break with a deft volley. The Spanish world number three continued his momentum by breaking Sinner's first service game and then again to take control of the second set at 4-0, leaving the partisan home crowd at Foro Italico in stunned silence. Another hold put Alcaraz on the brink and although Sinner finally got a game on the board, holding to love, it was only a matter of time as another volley winner from the world number three capped an impressive display. Carlitos adds another chapter to his clay court legacy 🧱 ✅ First since Nadal to win multiple clay Masters in a season✅ Fifth man ever to win Monte Carlo, Madrid & Rome✅ 27–2 on clay since May 2024#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 It was Alcaraz's second clay title of the year after his success in Monte Carlo, and a seventh ATP Masters 1000 title, while also ending Sinner's 26-match winning streak. 'I am just really happy to get my first Rome (title). Hopefully it's not going to be the last one,' said Alcaraz, who was beaten by Holger Rune in the Barcelona final. 'I am proud of myself, with the way I approached the match mentally. Tactically, I think I played pretty well from the first point until the last one. 'I didn't do a rollercoaster. I maintained my good level throughout the whole match, so I am really proud about everything I did today.' Jannik Sinner (back) was making his return to action after a three-month doping ban (Alessandra Tarantino/AP) Alcaraz also felt world number one Sinner showed great character to make such an impact on his return. 'The first thing I want to say is that I am just really happy to see Jannik back at this amazing level,' Alcaraz said. 'I am sure it wasn't easy for him coming back after three months and making the final of a Masters 1000 in his first tournament (back), it is something insane, so I have to congratulate him. 'All eyes are on Paris right now, on Roland Garros. Beating Jannik, winning Rome. Both things mix together and give [me] great confidence going to Paris.' Olè olè olè olè, Sinner Sinner 📣 It's been an unforgettable tournament for Jannik and the Roman crowd ❤️#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 Sinner felt he had given his all in testing circumstances. 'There have been a few months that weren't easy. It's been a great result just to be here in the final,' he said during the courtside trophy presentation. 'We trained a lot. We can be proud of the results we achieved. We didn't win the final, but we are happy with this trophy.' Sinner added: 'Thanks to all the people who came to this tournament. You gave me a lot of energy and encouragement. 'I tried today, but that's all I had. It was a good test. Thanks to everyone.'
North Wales Chronicle
18-05-2025
- Sport
- North Wales Chronicle
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps aside Jannik Sinner to silence crowd and win Italian Open
Sinner was returning to action this week for the first time since the Australian Open following a three-month doping ban and had looked in solid form, dropping just one set on the way to the final. Hopes of a second home victory of the weekend on Campo Centrale following Jasmine Paolini's success in the WTA event fell flat as world number three Alcaraz edged a tense first set before then pulling clear to close out an impressive victory. SEVENTH HEAVEN ☁️ The moment @carlosalcaraz defeated World No. 1 Sinner to claim his 7th Masters 1000 title! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 — ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2025 The first set had been a tight affair, with few break chances until the 12th game when Alcaraz – who had beaten both Jack Draper and Lorenzo Musetti in his run to Sunday's final – saved two set points against his serve to force the tie-break. Alcaraz, though, soon gained momentum with an early mini-break and double hold to lead 3-0. While Sinner recovered to within a point at 4-5 and then stopped another set-point, Alcaraz eventually forced home a third break with a deft volley. The Spanish world number three continued his momentum by breaking Sinner's first service game and then again to take control of the second set at 4-0, leaving the partisan home crowd at Foro Italico in stunned silence. Another hold put Alcaraz on the brink and although Sinner finally got a game on the board, holding to love, it was only a matter of time as another volley winner from the world number three capped an impressive display. Carlitos adds another chapter to his clay court legacy 🧱 ✅ First since Nadal to win multiple clay Masters in a season✅ Fifth man ever to win Monte Carlo, Madrid & Rome✅ 27–2 on clay since May 2024#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 It was Alcaraz's second clay title of the year after his success in Monte Carlo, and a seventh ATP Masters 1000 title, while also ending Sinner's 26-match winning streak. 'I am just really happy to get my first Rome (title). Hopefully it's not going to be the last one,' said Alcaraz, who was beaten by Holger Rune in the Barcelona final. 'I am proud of myself, with the way I approached the match mentally. Tactically, I think I played pretty well from the first point until the last one. 'I didn't do a rollercoaster. I maintained my good level throughout the whole match, so I am really proud about everything I did today.' Alcaraz also felt world number one Sinner showed great character to make such an impact on his return. 'The first thing I want to say is that I am just really happy to see Jannik back at this amazing level,' Alcaraz said. 'I am sure it wasn't easy for him coming back after three months and making the final of a Masters 1000 in his first tournament (back), it is something insane, so I have to congratulate him. 'All eyes are on Paris right now, on Roland Garros. Beating Jannik, winning Rome. Both things mix together and give [me] great confidence going to Paris.' Olè olè olè olè, Sinner Sinner 📣 It's been an unforgettable tournament for Jannik and the Roman crowd ❤️#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 Sinner felt he had given his all in testing circumstances. 'There have been a few months that weren't easy. It's been a great result just to be here in the final,' he said during the courtside trophy presentation. 'We trained a lot. We can be proud of the results we achieved. We didn't win the final, but we are happy with this trophy.' Sinner added: 'Thanks to all the people who came to this tournament. You gave me a lot of energy and encouragement. 'I tried today, but that's all I had. It was a good test. Thanks to everyone.'
Rhyl Journal
18-05-2025
- Sport
- Rhyl Journal
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps aside Jannik Sinner to silence crowd and win Italian Open
Sinner was returning to action this week for the first time since the Australian Open following a three-month doping ban and had looked in solid form, dropping just one set on the way to the final. Hopes of a second home victory of the weekend on Campo Centrale following Jasmine Paolini's success in the WTA event fell flat as world number three Alcaraz edged a tense first set before then pulling clear to close out an impressive victory. SEVENTH HEAVEN ☁️ The moment @carlosalcaraz defeated World No. 1 Sinner to claim his 7th Masters 1000 title! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 — ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2025 The first set had been a tight affair, with few break chances until the 12th game when Alcaraz – who had beaten both Jack Draper and Lorenzo Musetti in his run to Sunday's final – saved two set points against his serve to force the tie-break. Alcaraz, though, soon gained momentum with an early mini-break and double hold to lead 3-0. While Sinner recovered to within a point at 4-5 and then stopped another set-point, Alcaraz eventually forced home a third break with a deft volley. The Spanish world number three continued his momentum by breaking Sinner's first service game and then again to take control of the second set at 4-0, leaving the partisan home crowd at Foro Italico in stunned silence. Another hold put Alcaraz on the brink and although Sinner finally got a game on the board, holding to love, it was only a matter of time as another volley winner from the world number three capped an impressive display. Carlitos adds another chapter to his clay court legacy 🧱 ✅ First since Nadal to win multiple clay Masters in a season✅ Fifth man ever to win Monte Carlo, Madrid & Rome✅ 27–2 on clay since May 2024#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 It was Alcaraz's second clay title of the year after his success in Monte Carlo, and a seventh ATP Masters 1000 title, while also ending Sinner's 26-match winning streak. 'I am just really happy to get my first Rome (title). Hopefully it's not going to be the last one,' said Alcaraz, who was beaten by Holger Rune in the Barcelona final. 'I am proud of myself, with the way I approached the match mentally. Tactically, I think I played pretty well from the first point until the last one. 'I didn't do a rollercoaster. I maintained my good level throughout the whole match, so I am really proud about everything I did today.' Alcaraz also felt world number one Sinner showed great character to make such an impact on his return. 'The first thing I want to say is that I am just really happy to see Jannik back at this amazing level,' Alcaraz said. 'I am sure it wasn't easy for him coming back after three months and making the final of a Masters 1000 in his first tournament (back), it is something insane, so I have to congratulate him. 'All eyes are on Paris right now, on Roland Garros. Beating Jannik, winning Rome. Both things mix together and give [me] great confidence going to Paris.' Olè olè olè olè, Sinner Sinner 📣 It's been an unforgettable tournament for Jannik and the Roman crowd ❤️#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 Sinner felt he had given his all in testing circumstances. 'There have been a few months that weren't easy. It's been a great result just to be here in the final,' he said during the courtside trophy presentation. 'We trained a lot. We can be proud of the results we achieved. We didn't win the final, but we are happy with this trophy.' Sinner added: 'Thanks to all the people who came to this tournament. You gave me a lot of energy and encouragement. 'I tried today, but that's all I had. It was a good test. Thanks to everyone.'
South Wales Argus
18-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Carlos Alcaraz sweeps aside Jannik Sinner to silence crowd and win Italian Open
Sinner was returning to action this week for the first time since the Australian Open following a three-month doping ban and had looked in solid form, dropping just one set on the way to the final. Hopes of a second home victory of the weekend on Campo Centrale following Jasmine Paolini's success in the WTA event fell flat as world number three Alcaraz edged a tense first set before then pulling clear to close out an impressive victory. SEVENTH HEAVEN ☁️ The moment @carlosalcaraz defeated World No. 1 Sinner to claim his 7th Masters 1000 title! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI25 — ATP Tour (@atptour) May 18, 2025 The first set had been a tight affair, with few break chances until the 12th game when Alcaraz – who had beaten both Jack Draper and Lorenzo Musetti in his run to Sunday's final – saved two set points against his serve to force the tie-break. Alcaraz, though, soon gained momentum with an early mini-break and double hold to lead 3-0. While Sinner recovered to within a point at 4-5 and then stopped another set-point, Alcaraz eventually forced home a third break with a deft volley. The Spanish world number three continued his momentum by breaking Sinner's first service game and then again to take control of the second set at 4-0, leaving the partisan home crowd at Foro Italico in stunned silence. Another hold put Alcaraz on the brink and although Sinner finally got a game on the board, holding to love, it was only a matter of time as another volley winner from the world number three capped an impressive display. Carlitos adds another chapter to his clay court legacy 🧱 ✅ First since Nadal to win multiple clay Masters in a season✅ Fifth man ever to win Monte Carlo, Madrid & Rome✅ 27–2 on clay since May 2024#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 It was Alcaraz's second clay title of the year after his success in Monte Carlo, and a seventh ATP Masters 1000 title, while also ending Sinner's 26-match winning streak. 'I am just really happy to get my first Rome (title). Hopefully it's not going to be the last one,' said Alcaraz, who was beaten by Holger Rune in the Barcelona final. 'I am proud of myself, with the way I approached the match mentally. Tactically, I think I played pretty well from the first point until the last one. 'I didn't do a rollercoaster. I maintained my good level throughout the whole match, so I am really proud about everything I did today.' Jannik Sinner (back) was making his return to action after a three-month doping ban (Alessandra Tarantino/AP) Alcaraz also felt world number one Sinner showed great character to make such an impact on his return. 'The first thing I want to say is that I am just really happy to see Jannik back at this amazing level,' Alcaraz said. 'I am sure it wasn't easy for him coming back after three months and making the final of a Masters 1000 in his first tournament (back), it is something insane, so I have to congratulate him. 'All eyes are on Paris right now, on Roland Garros. Beating Jannik, winning Rome. Both things mix together and give [me] great confidence going to Paris.' Olè olè olè olè, Sinner Sinner 📣 It's been an unforgettable tournament for Jannik and the Roman crowd ❤️#IBI25 — Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 18, 2025 Sinner felt he had given his all in testing circumstances. 'There have been a few months that weren't easy. It's been a great result just to be here in the final,' he said during the courtside trophy presentation. 'We trained a lot. We can be proud of the results we achieved. We didn't win the final, but we are happy with this trophy.' Sinner added: 'Thanks to all the people who came to this tournament. You gave me a lot of energy and encouragement. 'I tried today, but that's all I had. It was a good test. Thanks to everyone.'
