Sinner : "I still need time to realize what has happened" Sinner : "J'ai encore besoin de temps pour réaliser ce qui s'est passé"

Iker Jiménez | 12 Apr 2026 | 19.19

Sinner: "Todavía necesito un poco de tiempo para darme cuenta de lo que ha pasado" -> Sinner : "J'ai encore besoin d'un peu de temps pour réaliser ce qui s'est passé".

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Jannik Sinner completed a perfect week at the Masters 1000 in Monte Carlo with a significant victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the final (7-6(5), 6-3). The Italian emerged victorious in a highly demanding duel, securing his first title in the Principality and, as an added bonus, reclaimed the world number 1 ranking on a Sunday of absolute consecration also on clay.

Beyond the trophy, the triumph carries a special dimension due to the context. Sinner's first major title on this surface, a win over his generational rival, and a confirmation that his dominance now transcends surfaces. After the match, the Italian shared insightful reflections on the week, his surprise at the level displayed, and what he has learned from this contest with Alcaraz.

First major title on clay

"It has been an incredible week. Some really good matches on my part, so I am very, very happy. I tried to raise my level match by match, and I did it, so I am very pleased about that. Winning my first major title on this surface also means a lot to me. Yes, it has been an incredible week."

Sinner, surprised by himself

It was not easy at all. I am surprised in a good way. I think every day I wake up trying to improve and be a better player, and here we truly did it day by day, trying to understand the best playing style against each opponent because I did not play the same type of tennis against everyone. We made small changes along the way.

So, it would be strange to tell you that I am not surprised. I am pleasantly surprised, and of course, it means a lot to me. I still think I need a bit of time to realize what has happened. It will be good now to have a few days off, away from the courts. It has been quite hectic moving from one tournament to another. And then we'll see what comes next.

Learning from defeating Alcaraz

It was a very strange match because it was very windy. The conditions were not warm, so the ball bounced less, and overall, it was a bit easier to play tennis. But I tried... I think I served very well at crucial moments in the first set. In the tie-break, I was very, very precise. In the second set, there were ups and downs from both sides. We were both a bit tired, as it's normal to feel at the end of the tournament. There was a lot of tension for both of us. But I feel it was a good match, both from his side and mine. There are small details in which he will surely improve for the next match against me, and I have to be prepared for that. But right now, I also want to enjoy this moment.

Next challenges on clay

It means that I am still taking steps forward. But for him, it was also his first tournament on clay, so he will surely improve from now on. Madrid is a slightly different tournament due to the altitude, where it's very difficult to play, but then Rome and Paris will definitely be tough. We will try to do the same. Now we have very good feedback. I played five matches at a very high level, five matches against entirely different opponents. I had a left-hander to start and ended with Carlos. Many differences, but I think there are many positive aspects because I had never won a significant tournament on this surface. We are happy, but now we will try to prepare as best as possible for the upcoming tournaments.