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Jannik Sinner Makes History at Italian Open with Dominant Victory

Jannik Sinner made headlines with a commanding victory at the Italian Open, defeating Alexei Popyrin in straight sets. This win marks his 30th consecutive victory at Masters 1000 events, placing him among tennis legends. As he aims for further records, Sinner's performance has set the stage for an exciting tournament ahead. With a chance to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 events, he is on the brink of making history. Discover more about his journey and upcoming matches.
 

Sinner Advances with Ease

On May 11, Jannik Sinner made headlines by effortlessly winning his Round of 32 match at the Italian Open, propelling him into the tournament's last 16. The world number one showcased his skills at the renowned Foro Italico in Rome, defeating Australia's Alexei Popyrin in straight sets with a score of 6-2, 6-0. The match concluded in a swift 65 minutes, and Sinner is set to face fellow Italian Andrea Pellegrino in the next round on May 12.


Historic Winning Streak

Jannik Sinner Creates History

With this latest victory, Sinner has achieved an impressive milestone, marking 30 consecutive wins at Masters 1000 events. This streak includes his title at the 2025 Paris Open and victories at this year's Indian Wells Open, Miami Open, Monte Carlo Open, and Madrid Open. Since the introduction of this format in 1990, he becomes only the second player to reach this milestone, following Novak Djokovic, who has accomplished it twice. Sinner's win today also places him ahead of Roger Federer in the all-time rankings, tying him for second place.

Most Consecutive Victories at Masters 1000 Events
Player Consecutive Matches Won Year
Novak Djokovic 31 2011
Novak Djokovic 30 2024-25
Jannik Sinner 30* 2025-26*
Roger Federer 29 2005-06

Additionally, Sinner has kicked off the season with an impressive 25 wins in a row at ATP Masters 1000 events, becoming only the second player to achieve this after Djokovic, who has done so twice in his career.

Most Consecutive Wins at ATP Masters 1000 at Start of Season
Player Consecutive Matches Won at Start of Season Year
Novak Djokovic 31 2011
Novak Djokovic 25 2015
Jannik Sinner 25 2026
Pete Sampras 19 1994
Roger Federer 17 2006

If Sinner clinches the Italian Open title, he will have completed the set of all nine ATP Masters 1000 events, joining Djokovic as the only other player to achieve this remarkable feat. Furthermore, a victory in Rome would extend Sinner's winning streak, making him the first player to win six consecutive tournaments at this level, surpassing the previous record of four. Notably, he has already triumphed in the first four competitions of the year, marking an unprecedented achievement.