After an absorbing first set, Sinner's understandable lack of match toughness saw Alcaraz dance to victory in Rome.

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz are the top seeds and favorites at Roland Garros. The two great rivals met on Court Philippe-Chatrier on Friday during the practice session. Carlos trained with Francisco Cerundolo while Jannik hit with Casper Ruud.

Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jannik Sinner to claim the Rome title heading into Roland Garros. / IMAGO / Insidefoto Twenty years ago, Rafael Nadal won his first major, the 2005 French Open. An improbable 21 majors followed—a goofy 13 more of them at Roland Garros.