In a stunning display of power, poise, and maturity beyond his years, Carlos Alcaraz has officially claimed his first Internazionali BNL d’Italia title, defeating Italy’s own Jannik Sinner 7-6(5), 6-1 in the final. With this victory, the 21-year-old Spaniard not only captures his maiden Rome Masters crown but also firmly cements his status as the new ruler of the Eternal City.
The atmosphere at the Foro Italico was electric. Fans packed the stands, eager to witness a marquee clash between two of the brightest stars of the next generation—Alcaraz, the explosive Spanish prodigy, and Sinner, the homegrown hero with a cool head and laser-precise groundstrokes. It was a matchup worthy of the moment, one that promised fireworks, and for a time, it delivered on all counts.
The opening set was a tightrope walk, with both players trading powerful rallies, testing each other’s patience and nerve. Alcaraz, known for his speed and variety, was pushed to the limit by Sinner’s relentless baseline pressure. Yet in the crucial moments, the Spaniard showed his grit. After surviving a tense first-set tiebreak 7-6(5), the floodgates opened.
The second set was a masterclass from Alcaraz. With the momentum firmly on his side, he upped his aggression, painting the lines with blistering forehands and finding incredible angles that left the Italian crowd gasping. Sinner, visibly drained and struggling to match Alcaraz’s tempo, managed just one game in the second set as the match slipped away from him.
The final scoreline—7-6(5), 6-1—speaks to the dominance of Alcaraz once he found his rhythm. It wasn’t just a victory; it was a statement. Rome, a tournament steeped in tennis tradition, has a new champion—one whose rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
With this title, Alcaraz adds another prestigious clay-court trophy to his growing collection, which already includes the Madrid Open and the Barcelona Open. Rome had eluded him until now, but this win completes a trifecta of key clay titles ahead of Roland Garros, where he will undoubtedly be a top contender.
What makes this triumph even more impressive is the context: defeating Jannik Sinner, the Italian No. 1 and a player who has been in top form, on his home soil is no small feat. The crowd may have been partisan, but Alcaraz thrived under pressure, silencing the crowd with his racquet and winning their admiration with his class.
As the sun set over Rome, Alcaraz stood tall with the trophy, a wide grin spreading across his face. It was more than just a title—it was a coronation. From Murcia to Madrid, and now to Rome, Carlos Alcaraz is proving that the future of men’s tennis has well and truly arrived.
The Eternal City has found a new king—and his name is Carlos Alcaraz.