Jannik Sinner easily defeated Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3, advancing to the quarterfinals of the 2026 Rome Open and equaling Djokovic's record of 31 consecutive wins at Masters 1000 tournaments.
VietNamNet•12/05/2026
Highlights Jannik Sinner 2-0 Andrea Pellegrino (source: Tennis TV)
Jannik Sinner continued to demonstrate his superior strength at the Rome Open 2026, easily defeating compatriot Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3, thus advancing to the quarterfinals after 1 hour and 30 minutes of play.
Sinner easily secured his place in the quarterfinals of the Rome Open - Photo: ATP
Set 1 saw Sinner completely dominate the match, winning two break points early in the set. Pellegrino was unable to find a way to counter the Italian player's powerful game and ultimately lost 2-6.
In the second set, Pellegrino made some attempts to fight back, but couldn't sustain it for long. From the seventh game onwards, Sinner increased the pressure, broke his opponent's serve, and quickly closed out the set with a 6-3 victory.
Sinner equals Djokovic's record of 31 consecutive wins at Masters 1000 tournaments - Photo: ATP
This victory not only secured Sinner a place in the quarterfinals but also equaled the record of 31 consecutive wins at Masters 1000 tournaments, a feat previously achieved by Novak Djokovic.
Sinner's next opponent will be the winner of the match between Andrey Rublev and Nikoloz Basilashvili.
Learner Tien unexpectedly bowed out in the fourth round of the Rome Open. Learner Tien disappointed by losing 1-4 and 4-6 to Rafael Jodar in the fourth round of the 2026 Rome Open, despite being considered the favorite.
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