Sinner's ultimate challenge in Rome: a breath away from the Olympus of the Masters 1000

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Very few thought that Jannik Sinner, after falling in the quarterfinals of Doha and losing to Novak Djokovic in the semifinals of the Australian Open, was going to showcase his latest dominant version, the most destructive and consistent, especially on clay courts. First, it was Monte Carlo, and then followed by the Mutua Madrid Open, now only Rome remains for him to inscribe his name in the history books of the Masters 1000 and tennis at just 24 years old.

There was already some improvement in his clay court game last season, and only Carlos Alcaraz prevented him from successes in Rome and in that memorable final at Roland Garros. But in this 2026 and with the absence of the Spaniard, whom he managed to defeat in the Monte Carlo final, all roads lead to his success in Rome, as he did in Madrid, and as is expected at Roland Garros.

Jannik Sinner and a single tournament to make history

But before thinking about Paris, where the Italian could complete the Grand Slam, in his own country, he can make a mark in the history of tennis. If the San Candido native lifts the trophy on Sunday, May 17, he will become the second player, after Djokovic, to have won all nine Masters 1000 (Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Canada, Cincinnati, Shanghai, Paris).

🏆 9/9 M1000
🇷🇸 Novak Djokovic

🏆 8/9 M1000
🇮🇹 JANNIK SINNER

🏆 7/9 M1000
🇺🇸 Andre Agassi
🇨🇭 Roger Federer
🇪🇸 Rafa Nadal
🇬🇧 Andy Murray

🏆 6/9 M1000
🇪🇸 Carlos Alcaraz
🇷🇺 Daniil Medvedev

🏆 5/9 M1000
🇨🇱 Marcelo Ríos
🇺🇸 Pete Sampras
🇩🇪 Alexander Zverev pic.twitter.com/CVH8BVyUU2

— Fernando Murciego (@fermurciego) May 3, 2026

Considering the two weeks at the Caja Mágica, everything indicates that the world number one will have barely any problems securing the title, given the challenging conditions of Madrid compared to Rome and the minimal struggles he faced. One set against Benjamin Bonzi and in parts against Rafa Jódar. The rest was a walk in the park.

However, doubts can always arise, and nothing is entirely guaranteed. Sinner's main obstacle will not be his opponents but his own physical condition. He himself stated after triumphing at the Caja Mágica that he wasn't entirely confident about participating in Rome, especially after experiencing wrist discomfort in the semifinals. His debut at the Foro Italico is not scheduled until Saturday, and for now, his presence is confirmed.

His record in Rome: 14 wins and 6 losses

Besides his physical state, Sinner does not have a significant history in his country's tournament. He has 14 victories and six losses, and until last year's final against Alcaraz, his best result had been reaching the quarterfinals in 2022. In his debut in 2019, he won his first match against Steve Johnson, but was defeated in the second round by Stefanos Tsitsipas.

In 2021, he got revenge against the Greek, defeating him in the second round, but Grigor Dimitrov eliminated him in the round of 32. The following year, he had the misfortune of facing Rafa Nadal in the second round, and in 2023, he fell in the round of 32 against Fran Cerúndolo, while in 2024, he did not play due to injury.

The sensations and dominance exhibited by Sinner at this moment suggest that he will not have many issues in clinching his first title in Rome. His physical condition might be more concerning than his past records, but if the San Candido native decides to compete, there is no doubt that his name is highly likely to appear on the Roman trophy and in the history of the Masters 1000. The entrance into the Olympus is within reach.
 

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