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Sinner Dominates Rome, Eyes Golden Masters
9 May
Summary
- Sinner secured a 6-3, 6-4 win over Ofner in Rome.
- He aims to complete the Career Golden Masters in Rome.
- Sinner extended his Masters 1000 win streak to 29 matches.
Jannik Sinner commenced his campaign at the Internazionali BNL d'Italia in Rome with a decisive 6-3, 6-4 victory over Austria's Sebastian Ofner, securing his place in the third round. This win marks a significant step in his pursuit of the Career Golden Masters.
Sinner's recent triumph in Madrid, his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title, has positioned him to join an exclusive group of players who have won all nine Masters 1000 events. His dominant performance against Ofner showcased his exceptional ball-striking and baseline consistency, a testament to his current form.
With this victory, Sinner has now won 29 consecutive matches at the Masters 1000 level, equaling Roger Federer's impressive streak. The Italian player, aiming to become the first Italian to win the Rome title since 1976, will face either Jakub Mensik or Alexei Popyrin in his next match. Mensik notably defeated Sinner earlier this year in Doha.
