Sinner captures Monte Carlo in tiebreak thriller over Alcaraz

Jannik Sinner claimed his second major title of the clay season by defeating Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5) 6-3 in the 2026 Monte Carlo (ATP) final, edging a fiercely contested opening set before dominating the second to assert his authority on the surface. The victory extends Sinner's momentum on clay and underscores his ability to win tight matches against the sport's elite. Meanwhile, Jessica Pegula delivered a dominant display at the 2026 Charleston (WTA) final, dispatching Y. Starodubtseva 6-2 6-2 to capture the 500-level crown with clinical precision. The fortnight also saw Matteo Berrettini, ranked outside the top 100, pull off a landmark upset by eliminating Daniil Medvedev—the world number seven—in the Monte Carlo Round of 32. On the secondary circuit, Mariano Navone edged Daniel Merida Aguilar 6-2 4-6 7-5 at the 2026 Bucharest (ATP) 250, Tommy Paul conquered Andres Burruchaga Roman 6-1 3-6 7-5 in Houston, Rafael Jodar swept M. Trungelliti 6-3 6-2 in Marrakech, and Marie Bouzkova outlasted P. Udvardy 6-7(7) 6-2 6-2 at 2026 Bogota (WTA). Action shifts next week to the spring 500s, with 2026 Barcelona (ATP) and 2026 Munich (ATP) kicking off on the men's side while 2026 Stuttgart (WTA) opens indoors for the women.