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Jannik Sinner Wins Italian Open, Completes Golden Masters

5/18/2026

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Sinner Wins Rome

Jannik Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to win the Italian Open on May 17, 2026.
At 24, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to complete a career Golden Masters, second after Novak Djokovic.
The win extended Jannik Sinner's Masters-1000 streak to 34 matches, his sixth straight title.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win Rome since 1976.
Jannik Sinner will rest two to three days before French Open starts May 24, 2026.

Summary

Italian Duo Wins

President Sergio Mattarella attended the final, underscoring its national importance.
Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori captured the men’s doubles title, the first Italian pair to do so since 1960.
Elina Svitolina defeated Coco Gauff to win the women’s singles, adding to Italy’s weekend success.
Federation president Angelo Binaghi said even a 25,000-seat court would have been full, reflecting sold-out demand in the 10,500-seat arena.

History

Historical Context

In 1976 Adriano Panatta captured the Italian Open, surviving 11 match points and defeating Guillermo Vilas, a triumph that lifted Italian men’s tennis after a long title drought and the Italian Tennis Federation’s support. Six decades later, 24-year-old Jannik Sinner won the 2026 Rome Masters with President Sergio Mattarella in attendance, echoing Panatta’s historic breakthrough.

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Sinner Wins Rome

Jannik Sinner beat Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 to win the Italian Open on May 17, 2026.
At 24, Jannik Sinner became the youngest player to complete a career Golden Masters, second after Novak Djokovic.
The win extended Jannik Sinner's Masters-1000 streak to 34 matches, his sixth straight title.
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian to win Rome since 1976.
Jannik Sinner will rest two to three days before French Open starts May 24, 2026.

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