Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz continued their duel for the world number one ranking before the French Open as they opened their clay court seasons by crushing their opponents into the red Monte Carlo dirt on Tuesday.Â
With Usain Bolt in the crowd, the world's top two sprinted to second-round victories at the Masters event.Â
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