Sinner defeats Ruud in Rome and completes his Masters 1000 collection

Pedro de Pablos | 17 May 2026 | 17.24

Sinner beats Ruud in Rome and completes his Masters 1000 record

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Jannik Sinner can affirm that he is already a prophet in his own land. The world number one has once again made history by defeating Casper Ruud in the final of the ATP Rome 2026 with a score of 6-4 6-4, after an hour and 45 minutes of play. This victory also allows him to complete his collection of Masters 1000 titles with the only one missing, and surely the most special being at home.

There are no more adjectives to define what Sinner has been achieving in recent months. He is the player with the most consecutive victories in Masters 1000, surpassing Novak Djokovic, the only player capable of winning six consecutive Masters 1000, the only player able to win the first 5 Masters 1000 in a season, and the second player in history to win all nine Masters 1000 after the Serbian tennis player... There is little more to ask of the player from San Candido, who is destined to make his mark in the sport of kings, the racket sport.

Sinner progresses from worse to better in the first set

The match began with a statement of intent from Ruud, who showed from the outset the strategy he had to halt Sinner. Trying to use as many backhand shots as possible and playing with topspin on the backhand of the world number one. In fact, this idea was rewarded early with two break points in the opening service game, signifying the first break of the match after a blatant unforced error from Jannik. Surprise arose on Campo Centrale.

However, the local idol's response was immediate, breaking back immediately against the Norwegian player and regaining the lost advantage with an incredible parallel backhand. From that point on, equality was at a maximum, although it was Sinner who applied more pressure in the return games to distance himself. Jannik had to wait until 4-4, but there he found an opening in Ruud's serve to lead 5-4 and with his serve, closing the first set with a 6-4 scoreline.

Sinner topples Ruud to claim victory in front of his fans

From that moment on, the Norwegian player slightly lowered his guard, while Sinner cruised, breaking Ruud's serve at the start of the second set and almost touching the trophy with his hands. In fact, Jannik even had a breakpoint to go up 3-0 and serve, although Casper clung to the court to avoid an early exit and maintain a slim chance.

When a player like Jannik hardly gives you opportunities on the return, it is very difficult to make a comeback, but Ruud had his chance with a breakpoint at 4-3. However, a powerful shot from Sinner halted the Norwegian's rebellion. The match continued without further breaks until 5-4 and Sinner's serve, a crucial moment for his date with history. As the greats do, the Italian didn't fail, raising his arms to the sky in Rome and proving why he is unbeatable today, also becoming the first Italian player to win in the Foro Italico in 50 years. Next stop, Roland Garros, where he could also achieve the Career Grand Slam.

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