What occurred in the only match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026

The epic rivalry between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner took centre stage on the ATP Tour in the 2025 season.

The ATP superstars met six occasions on the court last 12 months, and all six of their conferences arrived in finals. It was thrilling for followers of the sport and indeed Alcaraz and Sinner, but sadly the scenario has not been repeated in the 2026 season.

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With accidents massively impacting both gamers, the duo have been restricted to a single assembly this 12 months. Fittingly, it arrived in the remaining of the ATP Masters 1000 Monte Carlo back in April.

The only match between Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner in 2026

Alcaraz was world quantity one when he made it to the remaining in Monte Carlo, where his previous nemesis Sinner awaited. And it was the Italian who emerged victorious, claiming the title with a very hard-fought 7-6(7-5), 6-3 victory after two hours and quarter-hour.

Sinner changed Alcaraz as the ATP quantity one after that battle, during which both gamers struggled to deal with the windy situations. Such situations undoubtedly performed a position in the pair committing 83 unforced errors between them.

2026 Monte Carlo Masters remaining level stats

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The clay-court tussle was their first on the floor since their unforgettable encounter in the remaining of the 2025 French Open. Back then, they performed out the longest Roland Garros remaining ever at 5 hours and 29 minutes, with Alcaraz successful 4-6, 6-7(4-7), 6-4, 7-6(7-3), 7-6(10-2).

Returning to Monte Carlo this 12 months, the Italian clinched his fourth successive ATP Masters 1000 title, and his third of 2026. He beforehand lifted the trophies in Paris, Indian Wells and Miami, and went on to do the same in Madrid and Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jannik Sinner head-to-head

Since then, Sinner has determined to finish his season because of a knee harm, while Alcaraz has only just returned following a prolonged absence because of a wrist harm. But despite their points, they will each finish the 2026 season with one Grand Slam title to their names.

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Alcaraz won the Australian Open and Sinner won Wimbledon, while their German rival Alexander Zverev emerged victorious at the French Open and the US Open. Zverev will finish the 12 months as quantity one thanks to his unbelievable efforts on the court. Tennis wants its main rivalries, and it’s truthful to say that Alcaraz versus Sinner is the greatest, so here’s hoping their epic head-to-head reignites itself in 2027.