Sinner reveals his change after Doha and focuses on a possible final with Alcaraz

Iker Jiménez | 11 Apr 2026 | 16.32

Sinner reveals the keys to his exhibition in Monte Carlo and focuses on a possible final with Alcaraz. Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner once again delivered an impressive performance at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo 2026. The Italian crushed Alexander Zverev in the semifinals with a score of 6-1 and 6-4 in just 1 hour and 25 minutes, signing one of his most complete matches of the season and reaching the final for the first time in the Principality.

After the match, Sinner calmly analyzed the keys to a victory that brings him closer to the title, the number 1 in the world, and a possible great duel against Carlos Alcaraz. The Italian spoke about his devastating start, the work done after Doha, the significance of facing the Spaniard before Roland Garros, and the routine he maintains even on the eve of a final.

Exhibition against Zverev

"Before the matches, you never know how they will turn out. But we know each other very well, and I think a very important part was starting the match in a very positive way, which is what I did. That gives you a bit of freedom when you get the break right at the beginning, and it changes the course and dynamics of the match. I am very happy about that. Of course, I tried to continue that in the second set as well. And yes, it was a very good performance on my part. Today was a good day."

Shift in priorities since Doha

"For me, prioritizing is always the most important thing, that's what I do. I try to prioritize rest in the best way to be fresh the next day. I try to eat healthily and repeat that over and over. And having very long training days, that's a great fuel for the rest of the season, or at least for the important tournaments. Then you also have to perform well in the tournaments because ultimately, that's what matters. That's what we train for."

"We work a lot on everything. On the serve, on varying games and points when returning, on trying to put more intensity from the beginning to the end, on everything. There is not just one key. It's many things together that make that “package” as big as possible. But again, I am very happy to play my first final here. It was the third time I reached the semifinals, so I was trying to push myself to the maximum. It was a good performance today. Now we'll see what happens tomorrow, but in any case, it has been a very good tournament."

Possible final against Alcaraz

"He is playing right now, so nothing should be taken for granted. But if it's Carlos, let's say “if,” it would be good for me to play against him at least once before Paris, to see where my level is on this surface and what we need to work on. I hope he gives me good feedback. In any case, win or lose, it will be a good reference point on what we need to improve. If it's Valentin, it would be the first time I play against him. We trained before the tournament here, so in any case, it would be a very tough match, but I am very happy to play my first final here."

Routine before a final at home

"It's exactly the same as in any other tournament. The only difference is that I go to the hotel for breakfast instead of having it at home. That's the only thing. But otherwise, everything is the same."

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