straight-sets victory<\/a> over home favorite Jannik Sinner in the ATP Rome final, Alcaraz joined the elite company of players who have captured every ATP Masters title on clay in addition to the French Open\u2014an extraordinary feat so early in his career. While Sinner was returning from a suspension stemming from a settled doping case, Alcaraz has been relentless this season, posting a 30\u20135 record that includes titles in Monte Carlo and Rome, as well as a runner-up finish in Barcelona. His 21\u20134 career record at Roland Garros and 84% win rate on clay make him daunting opponent at the tournament.<\/p>\nThis spring, Alcaraz has notched signature wins over top competition, including Alex de Minaur, Arthur Fils, Jack Draper, and two victories against Lorenzo Musetti. He\u2019s shown he\u2019s no flat-track bully. His level rises against quality opponents, at a time when Sinner\u2019s absence and Novak Djokovic\u2019s form issues have left the remaining field of contenders an open question.<\/p>\n
Alcaraz’s dominance places him among legends. Since the beginning of the ATP Tour era, only Rafael Nadal\u2014the “King of Clay”\u2014Novak Djokovic, and South American greats Gustavo Kuerten and Marcelo R\u00edos have won all the premier ATP clay titles. Kuerten and Djokovic captured three French Open titles apiece, while Nadal\u2019s unmatched total stands at a staggering 14.<\/p>\n