Carlos Alcaraz has admitted a final against Jannik Sinner in Rome would be “challenging” as he waits to find out his Italian Open final opponent. The Spaniard booked his spot earlier today with a 6-3 7-6 win over Lorenzo Musetti, and will play the winner of the clash between the world No.1 and Tommy Paul.

Carlos Alcaraz beat Lorenzo Musetti 6-3, 7-6(4) in a sloppy duel Friday afternoon at the Foro Italico. He will face the winner of the second semifinal between Jannik Sinner and Tommy Paul in Sunday’s final.

Carlos Alcaraz set up a potential blockbuster Italian Open final with Jannik Sinner after coming through Friday's semi-final with home hope Lorenzo Musetti a straight-sets winner, 6-3, 7-6 (7/4).Alcaraz served that game to love as Musetti continued to fume,