Updated On: 20 May, 2025 08:16 AM IST | Rome | AP
Ahead of French Open, top-ranked Italian Jannik Sinner lavishes praise on World No. 2 Spaniard Carlos after losing to him 6-7 (5), 1-6 in Italian Open summit clash

Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz with the Italian Open winner’s trophy after beating local favourite Jannik Sinner in the final at Rome on Sunday night. Pic/Getty Images
Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is back from his doping ban, though, and building himself back up to full strength day by day.
Those were the verdicts after Alcaraz beat Sinner to win the Italian Open a week before Roland Garros starts on Sunday. Alcaraz’s title in Rome boosted his record on clay this season to 15-1.