Carlos Alcaraz was "surprised" to see Jannik Sinner in draw
The reigning champ spoke about his rival's Sunshine Double success and having little time to adapt to the surface switch following his win over Baez.
www.tennis.comHere’s the latest on Monte Carlo tennis in 2026.
Direct answer
- Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters singles title, defeating Carlos Alcaraz in the final. This secured Sinner his eighth Masters 1000 title and his first clay-court title since 2022.[3]
Context and highlights
- The event took place April 2026 at the Monte Carlo Country Club in Roquebrune-Cap-Martin (billed as Monte Carlo, Monaco) and featured a field that included top players like Alcaraz, Sinner, Djokovic, Zverev, and others.[2]
- The doubles champions were Kevin Krawietz and Tim Pütz, who defeated Marcelo Arévalo and Mate Pavić in the final.[2]
- Notable stories included home favorite Valentin Vacherot (ranked around the top 25) and Monaco-based doubles talents like Hugo Nys and Arnéodo featuring prominently in coverage.[5]
Top moments
- Semifinal and final matches delivered tight sets, with Sinner rallying from down in sets to seal the title, signaling his continued consistency on clay and his ascent back to or near the top of the world rankings.[3]
Additional context
- The event’s 119th edition ran as the traditional clay-court Masters 1000 stop early in the European clay season, continuing Monte Carlo’s status as a premier stop on the ATP Tour.[1][2]
- Coverage from tennis outlets and local Monaco outlets highlighted both on-court action and the tournament’s tech-forward and fan-friendly innovations, including expanded Players’ Village facilities and public entertainment areas.[1][5]
Would you like a brief comparison table of the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters outcomes (singles champion, runner-up, doubles champions) or a quick timeline of key matches? I can also pull up match-by-match results if you want.