World number one Jannik Sinner is set to face Carlos Alcaraz in the final of the Italian Open on Sunday, May 18, with Sinner returning from a three-month suspension. The two tennis rivals will meet for the 11th time in the tournament, with Alcaraz holding a 6-4 edge in their career meetings. Sinner is aiming to become the first Italian man to lift the Rome trophy since Adriano Panatta in 1976, while Alcaraz seeks to add another title to his already impressive collection.
The final will be watched live on Sky Sports, with both players having made impressive progress through the tournament. Alcaraz advanced to the final by beating Lorenzo Musetti in the semi-finals, while Sinner defeated Tommy Paul in a thrilling match. Both players have been in top form, and their rivalry is set to be a closely contested affair.
In his pre-match interview, Sinner expressed his excitement about playing in front of his home fans and facing Alcaraz for the first time since October’s China Open final. He also acknowledged that he needs to raise his level to beat Alcaraz, who has won several titles this year. For his part, Alcaraz was happy to be in the final and expressed his desire to give 100% and see what he can do.
With both players having the potential to win, the Italian Open final is shaping up to be an exciting match. Sinner will look to become a first for Italy, while Alcaraz seeks to add another title to his growing collection.
Source: https://www.skysports.com/tennis/news/12110/13369369/carlos-alcaraz-and-jannik-sinner-to-renew-rivalry-in-italian-open-final-live-on-sky-sports