*_Carlos Alcaraz Claims First Italian Open Title_* *Why in News* Carlos Alcaraz defeated world No. 1 Jannik Sinner to win the 2025 Italian Open, preventing an all-Italian title celebration. *Key Points* * *Match Outcome* : Alcaraz won 7-6(5), 6-1, saving two set points in the opener and dominating the second set. * *Historic Context* : Jasmine Paolini won the women’s title, ending Italy’s 40-year wait for a home winner, but no Italian double occurred. * *Sinner’s Streak Ends* : The loss ended Sinner’s 26-match unbeaten run since October 2024, marking his return after a doping ban.