Casper Ruud spoke about Jannik Sinner's spectacular form in the lead-up to the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome 2026, making intriguing reflections on the dominance currently exerted by the world number one. The Norwegian, one of the top specialists on clay courts in the ATP circuit, believes that the Italian has reached such a high level that he even manages to make one of the most complex sports seem easy.
In addition to analyzing Sinner's current form, Ruud also discussed his own expectations for the Roman tournament, a particularly significant event for him due to his strong historical results at the Foro Italico. The Norwegian has reached three semifinals and a quarterfinal there in recent seasons, so he hopes to once again be one of the standout names in the tournament.
Rome, a historically favorable stage for Ruud
“It should be another interesting Masters 1000. Obviously, the local hero, Jannik, is clearly the big favorite at the moment. He has been undefeated in Masters 1000 matches for a long time. But beyond that, I think everything is quite open. Nowadays, all matches seem open, and in practically every tournament, someone unexpected emerges and achieves a great result”.
“In my career, this tournament has given me a lot of success. I have reached the semifinals here on three different occasions and also made the quarterfinals last year. I have experience playing good tennis here in Rome, and I hope that can continue this year”.
Ruud's admiration for Sinner's current level
“Yes, it's impressive. I played against him here in Rome last year, and even then, openly said that the level I felt and saw was insane. And since then, he has simply taken another step forward, another incredible level. He also played an incredible final in Madrid”.

“I see a lot of people saying he seems too robotic, not exactly criticizing him, but commenting. And when you understand how difficult tennis is, making it seem robotic demonstrates how good you are. This sport is by no means simple, and he makes everything look easy and natural. It's incredibly impressive”.
The rest of the circuit chasing the number one
“Right now, all the other players are chasing him. The more he wins, the bigger the target on his back becomes. But he keeps surpassing all the players and keeps defeating everyone. It's amazing and also quite inspiring to see what he's been doing lately”.
Casper Ruud's statements perfectly reflect the current sentiment in the ATP circuit surrounding Jannik Sinner. The Italian arrives at the ATP Masters 1000 in Rome 2026 as the clear favorite after several months dominating the tennis world with an authority rarely seen, while top-level players like Ruud openly acknowledge the magnitude of his performance on the court.
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