Jannik Sinner | Pakistan

Italy’s Jannik Sinner dethroned defending champion Carlos Alcaraz ​7-6(5) 6-3 in Sunday’s Monte Carlo final to claim his first Masters title on clay and snatch back the world ‌number one ranking from the Spaniard. The victory capped a remarkable run for Sinner, who became just the second player to win the Sunshine Double and Monte Carlo in the same season — a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic in 2015. It marked Sinner’s fourth consecutive Masters 1000 crown ​following triumphs in Paris, Indian Wells and Miami, and his eighth Masters title overall. “We came here just trying to ​get as many matches as possible before other big tournaments coming up. Today was a ⁠very high level from both of us,” Sinner said in an on-court interview. “It was a bit windy, breezy — completely ​different conditions the tournament has brought until today. “The result is amazing, getting back to number one means a lot to me. ​At the same time, as I always say, the ranking is secondary. I’m very happy to win at least one...