Sinner puts heat on Alcaraz in world No 1 race at Monte-Carlo Masters

Monte-Carlo Masters: Jannik Sinner puts heat on Carlos Alcaraz in chase for world No 1 spot as both players race into third round Jannik Sinner is chasing his maiden ATP Masters 1000 clay title and Carlos Alcaraz's world No 1 spot this week at the Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters; watch the ATP and WTA Tours live on Sky Sports Tennis and Sky Sports+, streaming service NOW and the Sky Sports app Tuesday 7 April 2026 15:02, UK "I'm going to lose the number one spot" - Carlos Alcaraz admits his defence of the top ranking spot is in danger this week at the Monte-Carlo Masters with Jannik Sinner chasing him down. Sinner made an impressive return to European clay by winning an 18th consecutive match - and also making it 36 successive sets - at Masters 1000 level with an opening victory. Having become the first player to complete the 'Sunshine Double' of Indian Wells and Miami Open without dropping a set, the 24-year-old two-time semi-finalist in Monaco carried that momentum on to clay with a confident 6-3 6-0 win over Ugo Humbert in 61 minutes. ATP Race before the Monte-Carlo Masters 1. Carlos Alcaraz - 2950 2. Jannik Sinner - 2900 3. Daniil Medvedev - 1700 Latest tennis scores, results and upcoming matches Download Sky Sports app for analysis, news and video Not got Sky? Get Sky Sports or stream contract-free Sinner continued his pursuit of a first Masters 1000 crown on clay in fine style and the speed with which he dispatched Humbert would likely have impressed Usain Bolt, the iconic Olympic sprint star who was watching on from the stands. "It was a good performance from my side," the Italian said. "You have to change your game style a little bit, how you approach certain situations. "The first tournament [on clay] is never easy. I come here with good feelings but, at the same time, not many expectations." View this post on Instagram A post shared by ATP Tour (@atptour) --> Instagram This content is provided by Instagram , which may be using cookies and other technologies. To ...