Jannik Sinner Breaks Djokovic's Masters 1000 Streak Record at 32 Wins, Reaching Rome Semi-Finals
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Updated · BBC.com · May 14
Jannik Sinner Breaks Djokovic's Masters 1000 Streak Record at 32 Wins, Reaching Rome Semi-Finals
17 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 14
32 straight Masters 1000 wins carried Jannik Sinner into the Italian Open semi-finals, where the world number one surpassed Novak Djokovic's previous record by beating Andrey Rublev 6-2 6-4.
That streak spans titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo and Madrid, with Sinner winning 64 of 66 sets and becoming the first player to claim five consecutive Masters 1000 crowns.
24-year-old Sinner has also reached the semi-finals at each of the first five Masters 1000 events this season, matching Rafael Nadal's mark, and next faces Daniil Medvedev or Martin Landaluce.
Rome offers another milestone: Sinner is chasing a sixth straight Masters 1000 title and could become the first Italian men's singles champion at the event since Adriano Panatta 50 years ago.
Can Sinner overcome 50 years of history and home-court pressure to win the Italian Open for Italy?
With rivals injured, is pressure now Jannik Sinner's only true opponent for the career Grand Slam?
Jannik Sinner’s Unprecedented Streak: Breaking Records, Inspiring Italy, and Eyeing Grand Slam Triumphs
Overview
Jannik Sinner is making tennis history with a dominant and consistent winning streak that has amazed fans and experts alike. His rare mistakes, like a double fault, surprise the crowd and highlight just how high expectations are for him to break records set by legends like Novak Djokovic. Sinner’s ability to secure crucial breaks early in matches and deliver impressive performances, such as hitting 19 winners against Rublev, shows his exceptional form. As he continues his run, Sinner stands on the brink of achieving major milestones, inspiring excitement and pride within the tennis community, especially in Italy.