India, April 13 -- In a high-stakes battle for the top spot in world tennis, Jannik Sinner defeated the reigning World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz and won the 2026 Monte-Carlo Masters title, his maiden in the tournament. The Italian star's victory not only secured his first-ever ATP Masters 1000 title on clay but also saw him reclaim the World No. 1 ranking, marking his 67th week at the pinnacle of men's tennis, moving one week ahead of Alcaraz, who has spent 66 weeks at the top.

Jannik Sinner vs Carlos Alcaraz at Monte-Carlo Masters Final

The 24-year-old Sinner entered Monte-Carlo as World No. 2, already in red-hot form after completing the prestigious "Sunshine Double" by winning Indian Wells and the Miami Open. Carrying that momen...