Alcaraz revealed he was surprised to see Sinner make the quick transition from Miami to Monaco, explaining the challenges of adapting to different surfaces with limited preparation time. The world number one acknowledged Sinner's remarkable adaptability after seeing him compete well in doubles.
The Italian's absence last year left the door open for Alcaraz, who won the French Open. With fewer points to defend this season, Sinner has a clear path to potentially reclaim the world number one ranking at Monte Carlo if he performs well.