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Jannik Sinner won his opening match in Rome against Sebastian Ofner, marking a strong start to his Masters 1000 campaign. Despite his success, Sinner acknowledges that he still has areas of his game to improve.
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Jannik Sinner made a winning return to Rome yesterday, easing past Sebastian Ofner in his opening match.
The victory is just the first step in what many expect to be another successful Masters 1000 campaign for the Italian, who is aiming to become the first man ever to win six consecutive titles at this level.
But what stands out even more about Sinner right now isn’t just his current run of form—it’s that he still has room to grow. At just 24, he’s already one of the most consistent players on tour, and he hasn’t hit his ceiling yet.
Sinner recently spoke about an aspect of his game he feels can get better: “I feel like I have improved in every aspect,” Sinner told Sky Sports after his win over Ofner. “The big thing for me is being more aggressive and understanding when I have to do it.”
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During the Italian part of his press conference, the world number one delivered a statement that should catch the attention of the rest of the ATP Tour, especially given how close he already appears to reaching his peak.
Sinner went on to say: “We’re trying to improve all shots, not just small things. Small details. But at a high level, they make a big difference. The serve. We’re trying to establish it a little bit more.
“On clay, it’s a little more difficult because you serve differently, with more spin and work. But yes, it’s definitely the shot I’m focusing on most right now.”
Even before Novak Djokovic’s early exit from the tournament, he had already backed Sinner as a serious contender for the title.
Jannik Sinner highlighted that he still has room to grow and improve in his game despite his recent victory.
Jannik Sinner defeated Sebastian Ofner in his opening match at the Rome tournament.
Jannik Sinner aims to become the first man to win six consecutive titles in Masters 1000 tournaments.

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In addition to making a successful start to his tournament, Sinner’s win over Ofner also saw him move alongside an old Roger Federer record.
The Serbian holds the mark for most consecutive wins at Masters 1000 level with 31, and Sinner is now closing in on that milestone.
Sinner has now gone 29 matches unbeaten in Masters 1000 competition, equalling the total once achieved by Federer.
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