Sinner Surpasses Djokovic's Masters 1000 Winning Streak
Jannik Sinner has surpassed Novak Djokovic's record for consecutive match wins at ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by securing his 32nd straight victory, advancing to the semi-finals of the Italian Open. The Italian world number one defeated compatriot Andrea Pellegrino in the fourth round to equal Djokovic's previous record.
Continuing his dominant form, Sinner overpowered 12th seed Andrey Rublev with a 6-2, 6-4 win, maintaining his pursuit to become only the second man, after Djokovic, to claim all nine Masters 1000 titles, which represent the highest tier of professional tennis below the Grand Slams.
Unstoppable Form Ahead of French Open
At 24 years old, Sinner appears in exceptional shape as the French Open approaches, the sole Grand Slam remaining for him to complete a career Grand Slam. He has matched Spanish legend Rafael Nadal as the only players to reach the semi-finals of each of the first five Masters 1000 events in a single season. Sinner is set to face either Russian Daniil Medvedev or Spanish lucky loser Martin Landaluce for a place in the final.
"I don't play for records. I play just for my own story," Sinner told the crowd. "At the same time, it means a lot to me. But tomorrow is another opponent, in different conditions - it's a night match. Now the highest priority for me is trying to recover as much as I can physically. Emotionally it takes a lot playing here at home. At the same time, I'll definitely try to do my best. It's a win-win situation for me in any case. It was a good day today."
Dominant Performance and Historic Achievements
Sinner has won 45 of his last 47 matches across all tournaments since his last Masters 1000 defeat, which came when he retired during his third-round match in Shanghai. This year alone, he has triumphed at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid, following his victory in Paris last November. During this record-breaking streak, he has won 64 of the 66 sets contested.
With his recent victory in Madrid, Sinner became the first player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles. Just two weeks later, he is on the verge of securing a sixth title in succession.
While Sinner states that records are not his primary focus, his accomplishments continue to invite comparisons with tennis greats. Overall, he has amassed 121 wins from 150 matches at ATP Masters 1000 level, with only 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal, who has 123 wins, holding a superior record since the format's inception in 1990.
Home Crowd and Historic Pursuit
Determined to deliver for his passionate home audience, Sinner aims to secure two more victories to become the first Italian men's singles champion in Rome since Adriano Panatta achieved the feat 50 years ago.
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