Jannik Sinner continues to rewrite tennis history. In front of a packed home crowd at the Italian Open, the world No. 1 defeated Andrea Pellegrino 6‑2, 6‑3 to reach the quarterfinals and tie Novak Djokovic’s record with 31 straight Masters victories. Yankee Scores reports.
Sinner’s Historic Run
Sinner has not lost a Masters match since October, when cramps forced him to retire in Shanghai. His latest triumph in Rome equals Djokovic’s legendary streak from 2011, where he also won 31 straight Masters matches.
“If you want to be a great player you’ve got to play on all the surfaces and all the tournaments at your maximum. It’s the mind that makes the difference,” Sinner said, emphasizing the mental edge that has fueled his dominance.
Commanding Performance in Rome
Like in his previous match, the Italian star broke serve immediately and never looked back, thrilling fans dressed in his signature orange in the packed Campo Centrale. He improved to 19‑0 against fellow Italians, showcasing his consistency and composure. If he lifts the trophy in Rome, Sinner will become only the second man after Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 events.
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Eyes on the French Open
With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by a wrist injury, Sinner’s path looks clear. He has already captured five consecutive Masters titles and extended his overall winning streak to 26 matches. His next opponent will be either Andrey Rublev or Nikoloz Basilashvili, but the bigger picture is his momentum heading into Roland Garros.
A Nation’s Hope
Italian fans are eager to see Sinner end a 50‑year drought since Adriano Panatta’s Rome triumph. Signs in the crowd read, “It’s time to take the title away from Adriano.” Panatta himself will present the trophy on Sunday, adding symbolic weight to Sinner’s chase for history.
