Carlos Alcaraz was in no mood for an Italian fairytale on Sunday at the Italian Open in Rome, where he soared past home favourite Jannik Sinner to claim his seventh ATP Masters 1000 title.

The 22-year-old Spaniard delivered a classy display to prevail 7-6(5), 6-1 and snap the Italian’s 26-match winning streak. Alcaraz saved two set points in an absorbing opener before carrying that momentum through a one-hour, 44-minute victory to claim his 19th tour-level trophy, tying Sinner for the most among players born in the 2000s.

Damian and Brenner broke down what it all means, both in terms of looking back on Carlos' achievement but also the ramifications for the upcoming French Open. Is it merely or a two-horse race or is there someone from the field that could emerge to take the crown in Paris?

John also joins later in the episode to find out where we are in terms of the power rankings ahead of the year's second slam, plus a look back on the day's qualifying matches in Paris.

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