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Carlos Alcaraz defiende título y número 1 en Montecarlo ante Jannik Sinner
- Alcaraz defends his Monte Carlo title and the No. 1 ranking against Jannik Sinner on clay.
- Sinner arrives off a dominant March after winning Indian Wells and Miami, narrowing the gap to Alcaraz.
- Alcaraz carries 1,000 points from last year and must prove on clay as Roland Garros approaches.
- The draw includes Stan Wawrinka or Sebastián Báez in Alcaraz’s opening round.
- Djokovic is absent from Monte Carlo ahead of his Madrid swing later in April.
- Monte Carlo’s past champions and clay-court history frame the expectations for 2026.
- The Monte Carlo field also features notable South American players like Etcheverry and Cerúndolo.
- Sinner and Alcaraz face questions about defending or reclaiming the ranking as the clay season begins.
- The article notes Roland Garros looms later in the season as a major milestone on clay.
- Sinner aims to recover the throne by reaching the semifinals or better, depending on Alcaraz’s progression.
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