Jannik Sinner Breaks Novak Djokovic’s Masters 1000 Record At Italian Open

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Summary

  • Italian world No. 1 Jannik Sinner defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 to reach the semi-finals of the Italian Open in Rome
  • The victory marks Sinner’s 32nd consecutive win in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, surpassing the previous record of 31 established by Novak Djokovic in 2011
  • Sinner is now two wins away from becoming the first Italian man to lift the home trophy since Adriano Panatta in 1976

Jannik Sinner reached the Italian Open semi-finals on May 14th, making tennis history in front of his home crowd. With a straight-set win over Andrey Rublev, he set a new record for the longest winning streak in Masters 1000 tournaments, surpassing Novak Djokovic’s previous record of 31 consecutive wins. The 24-year-old Italian, currently ranked number one in the world, demonstrated why he’s become a global tennis star.

The world’s top player easily won their quarter-final match at the famous Foro Italico. They started both sets by immediately winning Rublev’s serve, giving them a lead that was impossible to overcome. Despite tricky, gusty winds, the player remained calm and played a smart game. They hit 16 clean winners and made only 10 unforced errors, decisively defeating their opponent. This impressive win brings their record for the 2026 season to an incredible 34-2. With this victory, the athlete is now on track to become only the second player ever to win all nine Masters 1000 titles – a remarkable achievement in the sport.

Excitement is growing as the local favorite gets ready to play Daniil Medvedev in a huge semi-final match on Friday. With his biggest rival, Carlos Alcaraz, injured, the road to winning the tournament looks much clearer for him. Sinner is now the clear favorite to break a 50-year streak and become the first Italian man to win the title at this prestigious event. This moment means a lot to Italian fans. Adding to the importance of the match, Italian President Sergio Mattarella is expected to be at the championship on Sunday, where Adriano Panatta, the 1976 champion, will present the trophy to the winner.

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2026-05-15 12:27