Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6–1, 6–4 in the semi-final of the Monte Carlo Masters on clay on 11 April 2026, confirming his status as the pre-match favourite with a decisive performance. Sinner's dominant display saw him secure both sets with relative comfort, breaking down Zverev's resistance in straight sets. The Italian's superiority on the surface was evident throughout, as he controlled the tempo and dictated points from the baseline. Zverev, despite entering as the underdog at odds of 4.88 to Sinner's 1.17, failed to mount a sustained challenge and was unable to find the rhythm required to trouble his opponent. Sinner's commanding victory advances him to the final and underscores his continued mastery of clay-court tennis this season.