He leaves Monte Carlo with his first big clay title—and his first piece of Alcaraz’s turf.

The 18-year-old previously triumphed in Adelaide in January.

He's now won his last four matches in a row—and six of his last seven matches—against reigning world No. 1s.

After the Spaniard began the year on a 16-match win streak, the Italian has now won 17 consecutive matches to reclaim the No. 1 ranking.

The Italian was a 7-6(5), 6-3 winner in Sunday's final to win his eighth Masters 1000 title.

Greet Minnen sealed the 3-1 tie following her win over Iva Jovic.

Both have spent 66 weeks as world No. 1, but Sunday's winner will break the tie.

It’s also the 20th “big” final of the 22-year-old's career.