A couple of weeks in Rome that started with the return of the prodigal son and then took in the election of a new Pope will have a fittingly blockbuster ending: the world’s two best male tennis players facing off for the Italian Open title.

Jannik Sinner advanced to the Rome Open final, where he will face Carlos Alcaraz, and the Italian provided a health update after showing signs of discomfort during the semifinal match.

Jannik Sinner will compete in his seventh Masters 1000 final and the first at home in Rome! Jannik faced Tommy Paul in the semi-final and notched a 1-6, 6-0, 6-3 victory in an hour and 43 minutes. Jannik made a terrible start before raising his level.