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.

Carlos Alcaraz won the Italian Open on Sunday after beating rival Jannik Sinner 7-6 (7/5), 6-1 in the final and firing a warning shot for Roland Garros. Alcaraz, who will climb to world number two behind Sinner on Monday,

The world's best players, Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner fought for the Rome Masters crown at Foro Italico. The Spaniard ousted his great rival 7-6, 6-1 in an hour and 43 minutes, besting the Italian for the fourth straight time.