Alcaraz Reaches Rome Masters Final, Set to Face Italian Contenders

Carlos Alcaraz has advanced to the final of the 2025 Rome Masters after defeating Italy's Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6(7-4), marking his first final appearance in Rome and his third clay-court final this season. Alcaraz, currently world No. 3 and a two-time title winner this year, has shown resilience despite recent injuries, wearing a leg brace during his matches, and holds a strong head-to-head record against Musetti. In the final, he is set to face either world No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is returning to form after a three-month doping suspension and recently dominated Casper Ruud, or American Tommy Paul. The Italian Open semifinals and final are highly anticipated, with the potential Alcaraz-Sinner final drawing significant attention as a preview of a compelling French Open showdown, where both are top favorites. Italy's hopes for a home champion rest on players like Sinner and Musetti, but Alcaraz currently stands as the top rival on the clay courts of Rome. Meanwhile, the women’s doubles final features Italy’s Jasmine Paolini paired with Sara Errani, highlighting strong Italian representation in the tournament.