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Sinner Faces Ruud in Italian Open Final, Chasing Sixth Title

5/18/2026

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Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the 2026 Italian Open final.
He reached the final beating Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.
A win would give him his sixth Masters title, complete a sweep achieved by Rafael Nadal in 2010, and make him the first Italian champion since 1976.
Laila Hasanovic attended, wore his logo, and Sinner said he loves her and wants time with his parents, brother and friends.

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Story summary

Jannik Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the 2026 Italian Open final.
He reached the final beating Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 7-5, 6-4.
A win would give him his sixth Masters title, complete a sweep achieved by Rafael Nadal in 2010, and make him the first Italian champion since 1976.
Laila Hasanovic attended, wore his logo, and Sinner said he loves her and wants time with his parents, brother and friends.