Jannik Sinner Completes Golden Masters at 24 with 6th Straight ATP 1000 Title
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Updated · BBC.com · May 17
Jannik Sinner Completes Golden Masters at 24 with 6th Straight ATP 1000 Title
14 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 17
Rome gave Sinner the last missing Masters 1000 crown as he beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the Italian Open final, becoming only the second man after Novak Djokovic to complete the full set of nine.
The victory extended the world No. 1's record run to six straight Masters titles, with Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo and Madrid already won this season after he first claimed a Masters event only in 2023.
At 24, Sinner has already collected four Grand Slams and 16 of tennis's biggest titles, a pace that puts him in early statistical company with Djokovic, Federer and Nadal even if today's field is seen as thinner.
Roland Garros starts next Sunday, where Sinner can complete a career Grand Slam by adding the only major he has not won; with Carlos Alcaraz injured, he arrives as the clear favorite.
After ending Italy's 50-year curse in Rome, can Sinner conquer the immense pressure to win his first French Open title?
Sinner achieved the Golden Masters seven years before Djokovic. Is men's tennis witnessing the rise of its next undisputed 'GOAT'?
With Sinner's dominance and Saudi investment reshaping the tour, what will professional men's tennis look like in five years?
Jannik Sinner Makes History: Career Golden Masters, Doping Ban Comeback, and the Future of Italian Tennis
Overview
On May 17, 2026, Jannik Sinner made history by winning the Italian Open, the last ATP Masters 1000 event missing from his collection. This victory not only sparked nationwide celebration in Italy but also completed his Career Golden Masters, a rare achievement in tennis. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined by injury, Sinner’s dominant performance in Rome positioned him as a top favorite for the upcoming French Open. Overcoming challenges such as weather delays and controversy in the semifinals, Sinner’s triumph highlights his resilience and marks a defining moment for both his career and Italian tennis.