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class=\"flex items-center\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/author\/ewan-west\" class=\"text-sm font-normal !text-author\"><br \/>\n                            Ewan West                        <\/a><br \/>\n                        <time class=\"ml-3 text-sm font-normal text-info md:ml-4\" datetime=\"06 Apr 2026 7:45 PM\" data-ps-date=\"06 Apr 2026 7:45 PM\" data-ps-datetime=\"1775501153\"><br \/>\n                            06 Apr 2026 7:45 PM                        <\/time>\n                    <\/div>\n<div class=\"hidden justify-end space-x-4 text-xl sm:flex sm:!opacity-100\">\n                        <a href=\"https:\/\/google.com\/preferences\/source?q=tennis365.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\"><br \/>\n                            <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"mx-auto !my-0 hidden dark:block h-6\" 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h-full object-cover object-center !my-0\" src=\"https:\/\/d2me2qg8dfiw8u.cloudfront.net\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/Carlos-Alcaraz-Stefanos-Tsitsipas-Alex-Eala-Novak-Djokovic-1320x742.jpg\" alt=\"Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alex Eala and Novak Djokovic\">                <\/figure><figcaption class=\"flex items-center space-x-3 border-b border-mobile-caption px-3 lg:border-caption\">\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"my-1.5 break-words !text-xs !text-content\">\n                                Carlos Alcaraz, Stefanos Tsitsipas, Alex Eala and Novak Djokovic                            <\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<div class=\"ciam-article-t365\"><!-- Article Start --><\/p>\n<p>Monday\u2019s headlines from the tennis world include Carlos Alcaraz\u2019s comments on Jannik Sinner\u2019s presence at the Monte Carlo Masters and the topic of privacy for players at tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>We also have news of Stefanos Tsitsipas\u2019 rankings blow after his early Monte Carlo exit, Alex Eala\u2019s first opponent in Linz, and Novak Djokovic receiving a warning from a former world No 4.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our latest roundup of the biggest stories across the ATP and WTA tours.<\/p>\n<h2>Sinner leaves Alcaraz \u2018surprised\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>World No 2 Sinner enjoyed an outstanding March as he won the Masters 1000 tournaments in Indian Wells and Miami to complete the Sunshine Double.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking ahead of his title defence in Monte Carlo, world No 1 Alcaraz admitted he was \u201csurprised\u201d Sinner had chosen to compete in the first clay-court Masters event of the season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHonestly, I was surprised that Jannik \u2014 after Indian Wells, Miami, and the whole tour \u2014 came to Monte Carlo to play, but obviously that speaks to the great physical condition he\u2019s in right now, what he\u2019s capable of,\u201d said the 22-year-old Spaniard.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/atp-tour\/monte-carlo-masters-carlos-alcaraz-surprise-jannik-sinner-admission\">Monte Carlo Masters: Carlos Alcaraz makes \u2018surprise\u2019 Jannik Sinner admission<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Alcaraz calls out tournaments over player privacy<\/h2>\n<p>In his press conference, Alcaraz was also critical of the lack of privacy for players as he addressed the increasing prominence of behind-the-scenes cameras at tournaments.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHaving cameras so close, able to see what we\u2019re watching on our phones, I think that\u2019s too much. We already don\u2019t have much privacy in tournaments, and I think this is too much,\u201d said the seven-time Grand Slam winner.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/carlos-alcaraz-speaks-out-privacy-cameras-monte-carlo-masters\">Carlos Alcaraz speaks out about player privacy as he issues \u2018too much\u2019 criticism<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Tsitsipas set for big rankings drop<\/h2>\n<p>Tsitsipas, a three-time Monte Carlo Masters champion, was beaten 7-5, 6-4 by Francisco Cerundolo in the opening round at the clay-court event.<\/p>\n<p>The 27-year-old Greek has dropped 16 places to 64th in the Live ATP Rankings \u2014 which is set to be his lowest ranking position since April 2018.<\/p>\n<p>Tsitsipas was the world No 8 exactly a year ago, but he has endured a difficult 12 months.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/stefanos-tsitsipas-rankings-drop-monte-carlo-masters-2026\">Stefanos Tsitsipas -16 in ATP Rankings as \u2018decline\u2019 continues with Monte Carlo Masters exit<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Eala\u2019s first Linz opponent<\/h2>\n<p>World No 46 Eala is making her first appearance since the Miami Open at the WTA 500 tournament in Linz this week.<\/p>\n<p>The 20-year-old will face Austrian home favourite Julia Grabher in her opening match at the indoor clay-court event on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-features\/linz-open-meet-alex-ealas-first-round-opponent-wta-500-event\">Linz Open: Meet Alex Eala\u2019s first-round opponent at WTA 500 event<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Djokovic gets rankings warning<\/h2>\n<p>US Open finalist Greg Rusedski thinks it is vital that Djokovic keeps his ranking in the top four for Wimbledon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s not about ranking points. It\u2019s about where he\u2019s seeded. He does need points to be in the top four,\u201d said the former world No 4.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read more: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tennis365.com\/tennis-news\/novak-djokovic-rankings-warning-greg-rusedski\">Novak Djokovic sent a rankings warning by former British No 1 after latest withdrawal<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Want more from Tennis365? 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