Carlos Alcaraz made sure Italy’s celebrations did not continue on Sunday as he earned a statement 7-6(5), 6-1 win over world No. 1 and home favorite Jannik Sinner to clinch his first Italian Open title.

After an absorbing first set, Sinner's understandable lack of match toughness saw Alcaraz dance to victory in Rome.

World No 1 Jannik Sinner is vying for silverware in his first tournament back from suspension, on home soil no less. But standing in his way is Carlos Alcaraz, who was the last man to beat the Italian all the way back at October’s China Open.