Carlos Alcaraz denies Jannik Sinner a home win at the Italian Open on Sunday, while Jasmine Paolini rewarded fans in the women’s final.
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ALCARAZ DENIES ALL-ITALIAN WIN AFTER BEATING SINNER IN ROME FINAL
Alvarez denies an all-Italian win in Rome after he defeated Sinner, 7-6(5), 6-1, in Sunday’s men’s singles final at Foro Italico.
Furthermore, the 22-year-old Spanish world No.3 finally won a first title in Rome to add to the Monte Carlo trophy among his collection this year.
Moreover, Alcaraz thus snapped Sinner’s 26-match winning streak that dates back to October last year while leading their head-to-head series, 7-4.
“Just proud about myself, the way that I approached the match mentally,” Alcaraz said.
“Tactically think I did it pretty well from the first to the last point. I maintained my level during the whole match,” he added.
SINNER STILL DESCRIBES ‘GREAT WEEK’ IN ROME DESPITE FINALS LOSS
Sinner still described what he went through recently as a “great week” despite falling short in his comeback bid after a three-month ban.
Moreover, the 23-year-old world No.1 was hoping to become the first Italian since Adrianno Panatta in 1976 to win in his home country.
Furthermore, he still found solace to a supporting crowd that was hoping for a double celebration after Paolini won the women’s singles title on Saturday.
“You gave me a lot of energy, lot of courage to be here on court; I tried with everything I had. It was something very, very special. Thank you,” Sinner told the crowd.
“It was a great week for me. Some matches incredibly well, some matches could be better. But this is tennis,” he added.
PAOLINI TAMES GAUFF TO CLAIM WOMEN’S TITLE IN FRONT OF ITALIAN PRESIDENT
Paolini took out American Coco Gauff, 6-4, 6-2, to snatch the women’s singles title in front of Italy President Sergio Mattarella and get home fans hoping for an all-Italian double celebration..
Furthermore, the 29-year-old world No.5 capped history as the first Italian woman to win the title in 40 years after Raffaella Reggi in 1985.
Moreover, she rubbed off on an animated crowd throughout the match to put way her 21-year-old American world No.3.
“”It doesn’t seem real to me. I came here as a kid to see this tournament, but winning it and holding up this trophy wasn’t even in my dreams,” Paolini said.
“The crowd has been incredible. It’s been two incredible weeks and it’s not finished yet,” she added.
Additionally, Paolini combined with Sara Errani to win the women’s doubles title Sunday.
This makes her the second player since Monica Seles in 1990 to win both Italian Open women’s singles and doubles titles.
