World No. 1 Jannik Sinner created history at the Italian Open after recording his 32nd consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory, surpassing a long-standing record previously held by Novak Djokovic. Sinner achieved the milestone with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over Andrey Rublev to advance to the semi-finals in Rome.
The Italian star has been in remarkable form throughout the 2026 season, winning several major Masters 1000 tournaments and strengthening his position at the top of world tennis. His latest triumph in Rome further cemented his status as one of the sport’s dominant players and placed him alongside some of the game’s all-time greats.
Sinner is now aiming to capture the Italian Open title, one of the few major achievements still missing from his career résumé. Tennis analysts believe his recent consistency and aggressive style of play make him one of the favourites for upcoming Grand Slam tournaments as well.
The historic run has generated excitement among Italian fans, who view Sinner as the country’s strongest tennis contender in years. His success at the Italian Open has also added momentum ahead of the French Open later this month.
