Due to the rise of Sinner – who became the undisputed No.1 on the men's tour – Alcaraz began to face heavy criticism due to his frequent ups and downs throughout the season.

Alcaraz said he was happy after his first match and that he exceeded his own expectations for the first round in Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz says he has recovered from the muscle injuries that forced him to withdraw from the Madrid Open and is “100% ready” for the Italian Open where he hopes to renew his rivalry with Jannik Sinner.

Carlos Alcaraz is happy to see Jannik Sinner back on the ATP Tour before the Italian's return to court in Rome.

Carlos Alcaraz said he is back to his best for the Italian Open after suffering injuries last month while the Spaniard also welcomed back world number one Jannik Sinner, who is poised for a comeback on home soil after serving a doping suspension.

Sinner sets up a last-eight clash with either Casper Ruud or Jaume Munar. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Being world number 2 would give Carlos the certainty of not being able to face his top rival Jannik Sinner at Roland Garros before the final. The Spaniard and the Italian had faced each other in the semifinals in Paris last year, with Alcaraz prevailing in five sets.

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