Italian Open: Jannik Sinner Cruises Past Casper Ruud

Jannik Sinner crushes Casper Ruud 6-0, 6-1 at the Italian Open, reaching the semifinals in dominant form.

 

Jannik Sinner delivered a stunning performance at the Italian Open, dismantling Casper Ruud in straight sets, 6-0, 6-1, to secure his spot in the semifinals. The world No. 1 dominated the match, showcasing his exceptional skill and power on the court. Ruud, who had been in top form on clay after winning the Madrid Open earlier this month, was unable to mount a significant challenge against Sinner's aggressive gameplay.

The match was a one-sided affair, with Sinner wrapping up the first set in just 27 minutes, losing only seven points. Ruud managed to win a single game in the second set, but Sinner's dominance was evident as he sealed the win in 63 minutes. This victory marks Sinner's 25th consecutive win, placing him alongside tennis legends like Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray. Sinner will now face world No. 12 Tommy Paul in the semifinals, having a 3-1 head-to-head advantage over the American.

Sinner's impressive form continues to make waves in the tennis world, extending his unbeaten streak to 22 matches since his last loss at the China Open in October. With his sights set on the Italian Open title, Sinner is bidding to become the second Italian in the Open Era to win the Rome title. His next challenge awaits in the semifinals against Tommy Paul

Jannik Sinner’s reaction after beating Casper Ruud 6-0 6-1 in Rome

One of the most dominant performances against a top 10 player I’ve ever seen

And his reaction is the same… like he just finished watching a good movie

You have to love this guy

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 15, 2025

Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding performance, dismantling sixth seed Casper Ruud 6-0, 6-1 in just over an hour. The world No. 1's dominant display suggested he has finally shaken off the rust following his suspension for a doping violation.

The crowd's sympathy for Ruud was palpable, with spectators cheering his rare wins. Sinner's impressive form signals a strong return to top-level tennis.

The match's most resounding applause came when Casper Ruud held his serve for the sole time in the second set, dramatically raising his arms in mock triumph.

Sinner reflected on his performance: “I was feeling great on court today. I think we all saw that. How I felt today was very, very positive signs for me... I was serving well and also returning well. Moving great on the court, so I'm very happy about that.”

Sinner dominated the match, winning the first set 6-0 in just 27 minutes, losing only seven points. He continued his strong form into the second set, ultimately winning 6-1 and advancing to the semifinals without dropping a set.

This sets up a potential showdown with Carlos Alcaraz in the final, as Alcaraz will face Lorenzo Musetti in the other semifinal. The prospect of a Sinner-Alcaraz final has generated significant excitement among tennis fans.