Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
- Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open by defeating Jannik Sinner on Sunday, a week before Roland Garros starts.
- Alcaraz's victory came after Sinner returned from a three-month suspension and ended Sinner's 26-match winning streak that included the Australian Open title.
- Alcaraz has strengthened his clay-court record to 15-1 this season and is widely regarded as the top contender to win the French Open, where he and Sinner are positioned on opposite halves of the draw.
- The final Italian Open score was 7-6 , 6-1, with Sinner acknowledging, "On clay right now, you're the best player," and Alcaraz praising Sinner's post-suspension performance.
- Sinner said he needs to raise and sustain his intensity for Paris, which he called a 'completely different tournament' where tensions will increase, highlighting Grand Slams' importance.
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Rome champion Alcaraz expects French Open threat from ‘insane’ Sinner
Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating Jannik Sinner in straight sets, but expects his rival to be “really dangerous” at Roland Garros as he steps up his return from a three-month doping ban.

Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. But Sinner is building back to top form
ROME (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is back from his doping ban, though, and building himself back up to full strength day by day. Those were the verdicts after Alcaraz beat Sinner to win the Italian Open a week before Roland Garros starts on Sunday. Alcaraz’s title in Rome boosted his record on clay this season to 15-1. “On clay right now, you’re the best player,” Sinner told Alcaraz du…
French Open: All eyes on Alcaraz, Sinner - News Today
Paris, May 20: Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is back from his doping ban, though, and building himself back up to full strength day by day. Those were the verdicts after Alcaraz beat Sinner to win the Italian Open a week before Roland Garros starts on Sunday. Alcaraz’s title in Rome boosted his record on clay this season to 15-1. “On clay right now, you’re the best player,” Sinner told Alcara…
Record-Breaking €56.352m Prize Money Unleashed at 2025 French Open: Who Will Triumph?
Get ready for the ultimate showdown at the 2025 French Open at Roland Garros! The stakes are high, the competition is fierce, and the prize money is record-breaking. Players like Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic, Carlos Alcaraz, and Jannik Sinner are gearing up to battle it out for a whopping €56.352 million euros in prize money. Both ATP and WTA players will be competing for equal shares, with the winner set to walk away with a cool…
Carlos Alcaraz Convinced Jannik Sinner Will be 'Very Dangerous' Rival at Roland Garros as he Lauds Italian's Level After Doping Ban
Carlos Alcaraz is proud to maintain his level throughout his Italian Open final. He did not let his concentration waver, The post Carlos Alcaraz Convinced Jannik Sinner Will be ‘Very Dangerous’ Rival at Roland Garros as he Lauds Italian’s Level After Doping Ban appeared first on FirstSportz.
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