Jannik Sinner Makes History at Italian Open with Dominant Victory
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.