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Sinner and Alcaraz Set for Italian Open Final in Rome

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz will clash on Sunday, marking the first Italian Open final for both players.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 15, 2025 Italy's Jasmine Paolini celebrates after winning her semi final match against Peyton Stearns of the U.S. REUTERS/Guglielmo Mangiapane
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 16, 2025 Italy's Lorenzo Musetti in action during his semi final match against Spain's Carlos Alcaraz REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel
Sinner is into the Italian Open semifinals for the first time in his career.
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Wednesday.

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 to reach his first Italian Open final, extending his unbeaten streak to 26 matches since returning from a doping suspension.
  • Carlos Alcaraz overcame Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (4) in challenging conditions to secure his first final appearance in Rome and third clay-court final this season.
  • Sinner aims to become the first Italian man to win the Italian Open since Adriano Panatta in 1976, while Alcaraz seeks to add to his strong clay-court season, which includes a Monte Carlo title.
  • The women’s final on Saturday will feature Italy's Jasmine Paolini, the first Italian woman in 11 years to reach the singles final, against American Coco Gauff, who is appearing in her second straight WTA 1000 final.
  • Paolini also advanced to the women’s doubles final with partner Sara Errani, continuing a strong showing for Italian players at this year’s tournament.