Sinner: "It is not realistic to think about winning all nine Masters 1000"

Iker Jiménez | 17 May 2026 | 21.43

Sinner: "It is not realistic to think about winning all nine Masters 1000." Source: Getty

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Jannik Sinner continues to rewrite the history of tennis. The Italian conquered the Masters 1000 in Rome for the first time after defeating Casper Ruud in the final. With this triumph, Sinner became the first Italian to lift the trophy at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta in 1976 and achieved a milestone reserved for very few: completing the Golden Masters, that is, winning all nine Masters 1000 on the circuit.

Moreover, he set another major record. The Italian became the youngest player in history to achieve this, surpassing Novak Djokovic's record by seven years, who completed the collection in Cincinnati 2018 at the age of 31. After the final, Sinner spoke about the tournament's tension, the emotional importance of winning at home, Roland Garros, and even how unrealistic he considers winning all Masters 1000 in a single season.

Q. You have said several times that you do not play for records, but for your stories. When you achieve something like this, what do you think people should take from your story?

"Before the tournament or certain matches, you know what you are playing for. It is also part of my job to know what is happening. But at the same time, I always try to put myself in the best possible position to be the best player of the day. There was a lot of tension, many difficult moments that I had to overcome, especially mentally. I didn't start the match perfectly, but I tried to stay as calm as possible. I am very happy for this achievement. I knew what I was playing for today, so I am really content."

Q. What does it mean for you to complete the Golden Masters in Italy, in front of your fans and President Mattarella?

"There is no better place to complete this achievement. This tournament has always been very special to me. Since 2019, when I debuted here on this court, I have felt a very particular attention and emotions. Very positive, but different. I think that for an Italian, it is one of the most special places where we can play tennis. Winning here at least once in my career means a lot to me."

Q. How will you switch focus to Roland Garros? Will you take a few days off? How confident are you heading to Paris?

"The priority now is to recover as much as possible in the next two or three days. There will not be much training, for sure. Regarding tennis, none. As for the physical aspect, we will see. I want to spend some time with my family at this moment, disconnect from tennis, and from Thursday, I will be in Paris to prepare. Now the important thing is to rest."

Q. What does it mean to have the President of Italy watching the match and presenting you with the trophy?

"It means a lot. The support an Italian receives here, especially in Rome, is incredible. Today there were many important people in the stands. I tried not to look too much outside the court and stay as focused as possible, but they definitely conveyed very positive feelings to me."

Q. You mentioned on court that it wasn't perfect tennis. What grade would you give yourself?

"The final was tough, due to the timing, the sun, and the shadow. It wasn't easy for an hour. The wind changed a lot, and it was difficult to play good tennis. I felt pressure before the match, completely normal. I knew what I was playing for. I tried to remain calm, although I didn't start well. After half an hour, I felt better."

Q. Do you ever pause to think about everything you have achieved?

"We don't have much time to realize what we are doing. My goal remains Paris. What I have achieved so far is incredible, but mentally I know I have to keep doing things right. It's important to rest but also to stay fit."

Q. Do you think about attempting to win all nine Masters 1000 in a single year?

"We have to go tournament by tournament. The most important thing is to be in good physical condition because otherwise, you won't get anywhere. Thinking about winning all nine Masters 1000 is unrealistic. It's impossible to maintain this level throughout the season."

Q. Are you happy? How long does your happiness last?

"It depends on the moment. Right now, I know I can disconnect for two or three days, and happiness will last those two or three days. But in our sport, everything changes very quickly. You can lose track at any time. Happiness does not depend on a tournament."

Q. Do you ever congratulate yourself?

"It's part of lucidity. I congratulated myself after the match against Medvedev, where I struggled a lot. But sometimes even after losing, you can congratulate yourself for the tournament you have had."

Q. Will you sleep well tonight?

"It depends on what I do tonight. I have always been someone who finds it hard to sleep when losing. When you win, there is a small celebration, you think less, and you sleep better."

Q. Do you remember your first time on this court seven years ago?

"The first time I played here against Steve Johnson, I just didn't want to embarrass myself. I thought it was almost impossible to win. I come from a very small town of 2,000 inhabitants where people ski. I would never have imagined being here, playing on the most beautiful courts in the world. I will always try to give 100%."

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