ATP Rome Masters: Rolex Testimonee Alcaraz wins seventh Masters title

On May 18, local time, the 2025 ATP 1000 Rome Masters decided the men's singles championship, and the No. 3 seed Alcaraz took 1 hour and 43 minutes to defeat the world No. 1 Sinner 7-6(5)/6-1, winning four consecutive victories against the latter, ending his 26-game winning streak across the season and 11 consecutive victories against TOP10 players, winning the 7th Masters crown and the 19th title of his career.

Alcaraz lifts the cup

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Alcaraz has a 7-4 record in 11 previous meetings with Sinner, most recently in last year's China Open final, when Alcaraz won in three sets but has not lost a game on tour since. In this game, under the cover of a strong baseline shot, Alcaraz's small-ball tactics were frequently successful. The first set was evenly matched, with Alcaraz saving two set points in the 12th game to take the next set in a tie-break; In the second set, Alcaraz took the initiative first, and after breaking twice to take a 5-0 lead, the match completely lost suspense, and finally won the title 7-6(5)/6-1.

Speaking after the match, Alcaraz said his victory in Rome gave him confidence for his trip to Paris this year, and he will focus on preparing for the French Open after a few days of rest. At the same time, he also congratulated Sinner: "I'm really happy to see Yannick back at the top. He hasn't played in three months and it must have been difficult for him. His first tournament was in Rome, where he reached the final of the Masters, which was incredible. I have to congratulate him on a great performance and also on his team, and it's a great pleasure to see them again. ”

Alcaraz in the game

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With this trophy, Alcaraz becomes only the fourth player in history after Kurten, Nadal and Djokovic to win three different clay Masters and French Open titles (Monte Carlo Masters 2025, Madrid Masters 2022-2023, Rome Masters 2025 and French Open 2024), and he is also set to start defending his French Open title as the No. 2 seed this year.

Alcaraz's road to the title

First round: bye

Second round: 6-3, 6-3 Lajovic[Q]

Third round: 7-6(2)/6-2 Djere

Fourth round: 6-3/3-6/7-5 Khachanov[23]

1/4 Finals: 6-4, 6-4 Draper[5]

Semi-finals: 6-3, 7-6(4) Musetti [8]

Final: 7-6(5)/6-1 Sinner[1]

Paulini/Erani are the defending Women's Doubles titles

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In the women's doubles field, Paulini's partner with veteran Errani, who won the women's singles title yesterday, staged a comeback against the wind after falling behind 0-4 in both sets, defeating Mertens/Kudermetova 6-4/7-5 to successfully defend the women's doubles crown. Paulini became the first player to win a trophy in Rome since Seles in 1990 and the first player to do so in a WTA1000 tournament since Zvonareva in Indian Wells in 2009. Paulini/Errani became the first Women's Doubles pair to defend their title in Rome since Gigi Fernandes/Zvereva in 1994-1995.

Paulini/Errani's road to victory

First round: 6-3/6-4 Jiang Xinyu/Wu Fangxian

Second round: 6-4/4-6/10-7 Fernandes/Putinseva

1/4 Finals: 7-5/3-6/10-7 Gauff/Ella[W]

Semifinals: Andreyeva/Schneider 6-4, 6-4[6]

Final: 6-4, 7-5 Mertens/Kudermetova

Pavic/Arévalo won the Men's Doubles title

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In Men's Doubles, world No.1 duo Pavic/Arévalo saved match points to win a 6-4, 6-7(6), 13-11 win over dark horses Doumbia/Lebull to claim their third title of the season after the Indian Wells Masters and Miami Masters.

Pavic/Arévalo's road to victory

First round: 6-1/6-4 Cash/Middler

Second round: 7-5/4-6/10-2 Giller/Zielinski

1/4 Finals: 7-5/6-4 Harrison/Evan King[7]

Semi-finals: 7-6(2)/6-1 Salisbury/Scupski

Final: 6-4/6-7(6)/13-11 Dumbia/Lebull

(Text and editor: Dato)