Unstoppable Jannik Sinner Dominates Rome, Eyes First Home Title in 50 Years

Sinner one step closer to Rome title after record-breaking win  

Jannik Sinner reached the Italian Open semi-finals with a 6-2, 6-4 win over Andrey Rublev, extending his record to 32 straight Masters 1000 victories.

Sinner beats Rublev in Rome, sets masters 1000 win streak record...

 

Jannik Sinner cruised past Andrey Rublev on Thursday to reach the Italian Open semi-finals and set a new mark for consecutive Masters 1000 wins.

Sinner beat Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in straight sets, pushing his run to 32 straight victories in ATP Masters 1000 events. That breaks Novak Djokovic’s record of 31 set in 2011.

“I don't play for records, I play just for my own story,” said Sinner on court.

“At the same time, it means a lot to me, but tomorrow is another day, another opponent, a different opponent.”

Rublev was the first seeded player Sinner faced in Rome this year, and the world No. 1 made quick work of him on centre court to the delight of the home crowd.

We're living in Jannik's world 🌎@janniksin outclasses Rublev 6-2, 6-4 for his 27th match-win in a row! @InteBNLdItalia | #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/grKjZ9TfmG

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The Russian never found his footing, getting broken in the opening game of both sets and handing Sinner an early edge. He finished with 28 unforced errors across just 18 games.

Sinner mixed in some of his best tennis, including a slick cross-court drop shot that secured his fourth break of the match. That break put him up 4-1 in the second and left Rublev with too much ground to make up.

“I felt like we both didn't play at our best today, but at the same time, you know, the conditions here are very tough,” said Sinner of the changeable and windy weather in Rome.

“I tried to adapt myself in the best possible way, and obviously I'm happy.”

He just keeps making history 🤯#IBI26 pic.twitter.com/zmNzvQVQds

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In the semi-finals, Sinner is likely set for a clash with Daniil Medvedev, the 2023 champion in Rome. Medvedev, seeded seventh, plays lucky loser Martin Landaluce in the evening session’s opening match.

Sinner looks close to unstoppable right now. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by injury, he’s the clear favorite to become the first Italian to win in Rome in 50 years. A win here would also set him up for a shot at the career Grand Slam at Roland Garros.

Sinner. Simply unstoppable. #IBI26 pic.twitter.com/l8I9Y9X8El

— ATP Tour (@atptour) May 14, 2026