Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic’s record with 32nd Masters win
World number one Jannik Sinner has broken Novak Djokovic’s record by securing his 32nd consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory after defeating Andrey Rublev to reach the Italian Open semi-finals in Rome.
The top seed delivered a dominant baseline performance to claim a routine 6-2 6-4 triumph over the former world number five.
He broke serve in the opening game for a third straight match, dictating the tempo and never relinquishing control against his Russian opponent.
Eclipsing a modern great
This remarkable winning streak at Masters level eclipses the previous benchmark set by 24-time Grand Slam champion Djokovic.
While the Serbian great has won every ATP Masters 1000 event twice over, Rome remains the only tournament at this elite tier still missing from Sinner’s expanding trophy cabinet.
The home favourite is now ideally positioned to become the first Italian man to triumph at the Foro Italico since Adriano Panatta achieved the feat in 1976.
Aiming for home glory
He suffered a painful final defeat in Rome last year against Carlos Alcaraz, who is currently absent from the tour with a right wrist injury.
The 24-year-old’s current unbeaten run extends back nearly four months, with his last defeat coming against Jakub Mensik at the Qatar Open in February.
His semi-final opponent will be either 2023 Rome champion Daniil Medvedev or Spanish qualifier Martin Landaluce.
Elsewhere at the tournament, the women’s semi-finals will see American star Coco Gauff take on Sorana Cirstea while top seed Iga Swiatek faces Elina Svitolina.
