Carlos Alcaraz made sure Italy’s celebrations did not continue on Sunday as he earned a statement 7-6(5), 6-1 win over world No. 1 and home favorite Jannik Sinner to clinch his first Italian Open title.

Sunday's Rome Masters final gathered the world's finest players and the most prominent youngsters on the Tour. The title clash between Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz was not a simple battle for one of the most prestigious clay-court titles.

In his first tournament after serving a three-month ban, World No. 1 Jannik Sinner steamrolled his competition at Rome en route to the final. Then, he ran into Carlos Alcaraz, the man who has his number.