Jannik Sinner beats Carlos Alcaraz at Monte Carlo Masters to reclaim world No 1 spot

• Italian wins 7-6 (5), 6-3 against Spanish rival

• Sinner adds another victory after Indian Wells and Miami

Jannik Sinner beat Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to win the Monte Carlo Masters for the first time on Sunday and reclaim the world No 1 ranking from his Spanish rival.

Sinner downed Alcaraz 7-6 (5), 6-3 to capture his third ATP 1000 title of the year after completing the “Sunshine Double” last month with victories in Indian Wells and Miami.