Carlos Alcaraz is the clear favorite for the French Open. Top-ranked Jannik Sinner is back from his doping ban , though, and building himself back up to full strength day by day.
Those were the verdicts after Alcaraz beat Sinner to win the Italian Open a week before Roland Garros starts on Sunday.
Alcaraz's title in Rome boosted his record on clay this season to 15-1.
"On clay right now, you're the best player," Sinner told Alcaraz during the trophy ceremony after the Spaniard's 7-6 5, 6-1 win Sunday.
Sinner held two set points during the first set against Alcaraz in his first tournament following his three-month suspension.