The first installment of “SinCaraz” for 2026 had the two players in a virtual tie in nearly all the ways you can think of.

They had spent exactly the same amount of time on court this week in Monte Carlo.

They had both spent 66 weeks at No. 1. They had both won 26 tournaments in their careers. And they had won the same exact number of points as each other in their rivalry (1,651).

All those ties are broken now, with Sinner prevailing in two tough sets in tough conditions to win his 27th. And take back the No. 1 spot.

(Monte Carlo is six hours ahead of EDT)

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Rolex Monte Carlo Masters 
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Category: ATP 1000 
Surface: Outdoor Clay
Dates:  April 5 – 12, 2026
Prize Money: €6,309,095
Draws: S56 – D28

Sunday, April 12, 2026
Final results

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Singles final 

[2] Jannik Sinner (ITA) def [1] Carlos Alcaraz (ESP) 76 (5) 63

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Doubles final 

[6] Kevin Krawietz / Tim Puetz (GER) def [5] Marcelo Arevalo (ESA) / Mate Pavic (CRO) 46 62 [10-8]

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