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Sinner and Alcaraz Set for Rome Showdown in Rivalry’s 11th Chapter

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces Carlos Alcaraz in the Internazionali d’Italia final, with Italian history, rankings, and Grand Slam momentum on the line.

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Overview

  • Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet for the 11th time on Sunday, May 18, at 17:00 in the men’s final of the Internazionali d’Italia in Rome.
  • Sinner, coming off a three-month WADA suspension, seeks to become the first Italian man to win the title since Adriano Panatta in 1976.
  • Alcaraz, ranked world No. 2 as of Monday, holds a 6–4 head-to-head advantage and is the last player to defeat Sinner in official competition (Beijing 2024).
  • Both players have dropped only one set en route to the final, with Sinner entering as a slight favorite according to bookmakers, reflecting his dominance in 2025.
  • Coach Darren Cahill highlighted innovative training methods to restore Sinner’s focus and match rhythm, key to his resurgence ahead of this pivotal clash.