Under the lights of a packed centre court at Foro Italico, world number one Jannik Sinner produced a thrilling comeback to reach the Italian Open final, defeating Tommy Paul 1-6, 6-0, 6-3.
After a slow start, Sinner harnessed his powerful baseline game to level the match, rolling through the second set without dropping a game before closing out victory in the decider. The win extends his unbeaten run to 26 matches since returning from a three-month doping ban.
On the other side, Carlos Alcaraz booked his spot in the final by overcoming Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6 (7/4) in blustery conditions, marking his fourth final of the season.
The upcoming showdown revisits their last meeting in the China Open final, where Alcaraz triumphed in early October. With Roland Garros on the horizon, fans are already speculating about a rematch on the clay of Paris.
Should Sinner prevail, he would become the first Italian man to win in Rome since Adriano Panatta in 1976, etching his name into the tournament’s storied history.
The stage is set for a clash between two of tennis’s brightest stars as they vie for the Foro Italico crown.
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Sinner reaches Italian Open final, prepares for Alcaraz showdown
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