Jannik Sinner has become the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open in Rome, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the final. The world number one's victory marks a historic milestone as he completes the set of all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, a feat previously achieved only by Novak Djokovic.
Sinner, at 24 years old, has now won six consecutive Masters 1000 titles, including the first five of the season, and is the only player other than Rafael Nadal in 2010 to win all three clay-court Masters 1000 events in a single year. His triumph in Rome is the first for an Italian man since Adriano Panatta in 1976.
Italian President Sergio Mattarella attended the final, watching from behind the baseline, and later joined Panatta on court to present Sinner with the trophy. Sinner acknowledged the significance of the support, stating, 'It's amazing the support an Italian gets here, especially in Rome.'
With Carlos Alcaraz absent due to injury, Sinner heads to the French Open as the overwhelming favourite, seeking his first title at Roland Garros. His consistent dominance has left rivals struggling to compete, as he continues to perform at an exceptional level.
