Sinner ends Medvedev's resistance and will face Ruud in the Rome final

Pedro de Pablos | 16 May 2026 | 16.10

Sinner ends Medvedev's resistance and will face Ruud in the Rome final.

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Jannik Sinner has done it again. The Italian tennis player has defeated Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the ATP Rome 2026 to reach his sixth consecutive Masters 1000 final and continue advancing at a record pace. The world number one prevailed over the Russian with a score of 6-2 5-7 6-4 after two hours and 35 minutes of play, finishing on Saturday afternoon due to rain.

Even though Daniil Medvedev played at a high level in a tournament he has already won and excels in, he could do little against Sinner, who has been playing at a magnificent level for months. The Italian tennis player knows that the ATP Rome is the only Masters 1000 trophy left in his record, and his intention is to continue making history to set the bar so high that his numbers become unattainable for others. Tomorrow, he will face Casper Ruud in the final with the aim of being a prophet in his own land.

Sinner cruises past Medvedev

The first set had little drama, with Sinner continuing his form from the previous rounds of the tournament. He started aggressively, overwhelming Medvedev, who found himself 4-0 down within minutes. From there, the Russian player began to get into the match, but it was already too late to turn around a first set where he had been outplayed by the world number one.

If the first set had a single protagonist, the second set saw a 180-degree turn in dynamics. Medvedev started to feel comfortable with his baseline game, showing strong defensive skills and attacking when needed. In fact, he managed an early break and nearly secured a second at 4-0, but Sinner recovered, putting pressure on the Russian player.

Medvedev fights back, but Sinner keeps making history

Jannik broke back, and they reached 5-5 level, but that's when Daniil showcased his best tennis to apply pressure and had three set points in his favor. He missed the first two, but on the third attempt, he succeeded, taking the match to a third set to add that touch of drama that was missing in the Italian's recent appearances.

In the decisive set, everything happened, and it was in chaos where Sinner thrived. He quickly got the break, and from then on, he didn't ease off until achieving his goal. With a 4-3 lead, the rain came, and the match had to be postponed until Saturday. However, upon resumption, Sinner managed to accomplish his mission, securing his spot in another Masters 1000 final, continuing to demonstrate that he is the best player in the world at the moment. It remains to be seen whether a clay court specialist like Ruud can stop him or if he will remain unstoppable on his path to greatness.

This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner acaba con la resistencia de Medvedev y se enfrentará a Ruud en la final de Roma