Jannik Sinner has been crowned the 2026 Monte Carlo Masters champion, defeating rival Carlos Alcaraz 7-6(5), 6-3 in a tense final. The victory not only gave Sinner his first big clay-court trophy but also returned him to the world No. 1 ranking.
- The match was edgy, with both players mixing brilliance and mistakes under pressure.
- Alcaraz, who beat Sinner in last year’s French Open final, congratulated him warmly: “Great job.”
- The head-to-head now stands at 10-7 in Alcaraz’s favor, but Sinner has momentum after wins at Indian Wells, Miami, and now Monte Carlo.
Prize Money
- Sinner: €974,370
- Alcaraz: €532,120
Sinner’s Reaction
“Getting back to No. 1 means a lot to me, but the ranking is secondary. I am happy to win one big trophy on this surface that I haven’t done before.”
This win makes Sinner only the second player since 1990 to defeat a world No. 1 in finals on multiple surfaces, and the second after Novak Djokovic (2015) to win Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo in the same season.
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