Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner reclaimed the world number one ranking after defeating defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets in the Monte Carlo Masters final on April 13, 2026. Despite windy conditions that disrupted both players’ rhythm, Sinner held his composure to win 7-6 (7-5), 6-3, securing both the title and his return to the top of the ATP rankings.

This victory marked Sinner’s third Masters 1000 title of the season, following earlier wins at Indian Wells and Miami. It also extended his winning streak at Masters-level tournaments to 22 consecutive matches, underscoring his dominant form this year. After the match, Sinner said that winning the trophy and regaining the number one position meant a lot to him, adding that adapting to clay courts had been challenging but rewarding.

In women’s tennis on the same day, Mira Andreeva captured her fifth WTA title by defeating Anastasia Potapova 1-6, 6-4, 6-3 in the Linz Open final.