Rain suspends the Sinner - Medvedev match, which will finish tomorrow

Andrés Tomás Rico | 15 May 2026 | 23.07

Rain suspends the Sinner - Medvedev match, which will be completed tomorrow. Photo: Gettyimages

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It was the match of the ATP Rome 2026. An authentic battle between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev. Neither was holding back, and everything was happening at the same time. From cramps, dizziness, and vomiting. The Italian showcased in the first set, and the Russian responded with a magnificent second set. The number one had a slight advantage in the final set, but the equality was at its peak. Until the rain appeared, an hour later, forcing the match to be suspended until tomorrow with a score of 6-2, 5-7, 4-2 (40-adv) in favor of Sinner.

This is a direct consequence of a 2026 Masters 1000 event not having a covered court. The Grand Slams took note, and all of them have at least one indoor court. However, most of the Masters 1000 events, except for the Mutua Madrid Open and Shanghai, and with Paris played indoors, still lack this necessary alternative.

Rain halted the best match of ATP Rome 2026

These ten days in Rome have been filled with rain delays, leading to matches finishing late into the night. But this time, it forced the postponement of a very intriguing match.

The last encounter between the Italian and the Russian dated back to the final of Indian Wells where the Moscow native pushed San Candido's finest to the limit, although the number one clinched the title with a 7-6, 7-6 victory. It could be said that it was Sinner's hardest-earned win. Hence, he didn't want the same outcome this time, especially in front of his home crowd and just two steps away from etching his name once again in tennis history.

In the first three games, Medvedev only managed to secure two points, while the rest went to the Italian, who, in just 10 minutes, was already leading 3-0. A repertoire of forehands, parallel backhands, and first serves left the Russian completely disoriented, looking at his coach Thomas Johansson, possibly thinking 'What do I do to stop this?'

Sinner was a whirlwind in the first set

And the truth is, currently, no one has the recipe not only to defeat the Italian but even to pose a threat. The world number one's exhibition continued, breaking once again, securing the first set in a convincing yet unsurprising 6-2. Meanwhile, the ATP performance rating gave Sinner's first set a remarkable 9.7.

Despite that, he was facing a seasoned player, a former number one and Grand Slam champion who knows what it takes to triumph in Rome. Another version of Medvedev might have unraveled and surrendered the match. However, this Daniil, reminiscent of his best form as seen against Landaluce, interrupted Sinner's celebration, broke his serve at the beginning of the second set, and established a commanding 3-0 lead silencing the entire Foro Italico.

Medvedev silenced the Foro Italico

The Italian's momentary lapse turned into concern when Medvedev had three break points to reach 4-0 but Sinner neutralized the rebellion. Nevertheless, the Muscovite unleashed his full potential, accomplishing the most difficult task of taking control away from Sinner.

The world number one started to struggle, even vomited, and his legs sent a warning. Perhaps that's why he decided to step up and sought support from the crowd. Raising a fist and asking for encouragement to turn around a second set which was proving to be an uphill battle. A champion is also forged in moments like this. It couldn't be all smooth sailing, so he gritted his teeth, embraced the situation, regained the break, and then leveled to 3-3.

Medvedev had managed to stem the tide and appeared resolute, yet Sinner, shifting from inspiration to resilience, sent a message: 'I may be wounded, but I'm equally dangerous'.

The second set reached a pivotal moment (5-5), with a feeling of absolute parity. However, Medvedev seemed more comfortable and secure in his service, while Sinner struggled with dizziness and cramps. The Russian's persistence paid off; after pushing relentlessly throughout the set, he claimed it (7-5), pushing the match to the decisive set.

Sinner's body began to show signs of exhaustion, limping, and his expression betrayed fatigue. It could be the day his streak of 32 consecutive wins came to an end, along with his quest for all Masters 1000 titles. If it had to be a day, it was today. His physical condition was reaching its limits, while Medvedev flowed as he hadn't on clay in years. Until the four-time Grand Slam champion adapted to the circumstances, broke in game three, and let out a shout heard throughout Rome.

Today’s evening session has been concluded due to inclement weather. Here is the revised Order of Play. #IBI26 | @BMWItalia pic.twitter.com/fiUQuZDyul
— Internazionali BNL d'Italia (@InteBNLdItalia) May 15, 2026

Rarely had anyone seen him so intense and fiery as the San Candido native, even his greatest successes typically don’t reveal his emotions. However, the circumstances forced him to release the tension; his roar awakened him, and it startled Medvedev. Cheered on by a fully engaged crowd, he surged to a 3-1 lead, but his physical condition had also become an adversary, prompting a visit from the physio to tend to heavily fatigued legs. This was also to gear up for the final sprint towards the final and to prevent the stubborn Muscovite from mounting a comeback.

The rain, which had been the highlight of the tournament, couldn't resist intervening with the score at 4-2. Sinner, already dealing with both the Russian and his physical state, didn't want any more surprises and requested a pause. It took some effort to persuade the umpire, but eventually, the suspension was announced.

What was supposed to be a 15 to 20-minute break extended beyond an hour, and at 11:00 p.m., the postponement of this thrilling match to the next day was announced. Having an indoor court in 2026 means that the semifinal between Jannik Sinner and Daniil Medvedev (6-2, 5-7, 4-2 (40-adv)) will have to conclude this Saturday.

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