Jannik Sinner extended his winning streak to 25 matches by defeating Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 at the Italian Open. He aims to complete his Masters collection, needing a win in Rome to join Novak Djokovic as the only player to win all nine Masters 1000 events.
Key points
Jannik Sinner's winning streak reaches 25 matches
Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0
He aims to complete his Masters collection at the Italian Open
Italy's Jannik Sinner stretches to return the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0, after their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Italy's Jannik Sinner strikes a forehand to Australia's Alexei Popyrin, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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United States' Coco Gauff celebrates after winning the second set during her match against United States' Iva Jovic at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Fans are reflected in a glass partition as Coco Gauff, of the United States, serves the ball to United States' Iva Jovic during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Q&A
How many matches has Jannik Sinner won in a row?
Jannik Sinner has won 25 consecutive matches.
Who did Jannik Sinner defeat at the Italian Open?
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexei Popyrin in the third round.
What does Jannik Sinner need to achieve at the Italian Open?
Sinner aims to win the tournament to become the second man to triumph at all nine Masters 1000 events.
When does the French Open start?
The French Open, also known as Roland Garros, starts on May 24.
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Italian Open Tennis
Italy's Jannik Sinner stretches to return the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Italian Open Tennis
Italy's Jannik Sinner stretches to return the ball to Australia's Alexei Popyrin, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Italian Open Tennis
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after beating Australia's Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0, after their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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APTOPIX Italian Open Tennis
Italy's Jannik Sinner strikes a forehand to Australia's Alexei Popyrin, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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Italian Open Tennis
United States' Coco Gauff celebrates after winning the second set during her match against United States' Iva Jovic at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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APTOPIX Italian Open Tennis
Fans are reflected in a glass partition as Coco Gauff, of the United States, serves the ball to United States' Iva Jovic during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome, Monday, May 11, 2026. (AP Photo/Alessandra Tarantino)
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ROME (AP) — Jannik Sinner’s winning streak reached 25 matches after beating Alexei Popyrin 6-2, 6-0 before his home fans in the third round of the Italian Open on Monday.
The top-ranked Sinner set the tone when he broke 60th-ranked Popyrin in the opening game.
Sinner is heavily favored to win the Rome tournament with Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to a right wrist injury.
Sinner hasn’t lost since Feb. 19, to Jakub Mensik in the Qatar Open quarterfinals. He’ll next face a fellow Italian, qualifier Andrea Pellegrino, who beat Frances Tiafoe.
If Sinner raises the trophy in Rome, he’ll become the second man after Novak Djokovic to triumph at all nine Masters 1000 events. Djokovic has won each event at least twice.
Sinner has won five straight Masters events and has the second-most consecutive wins at that level with 30. Djokovic has the record of 31.
Gauff saves match point
Earlier, Coco Gauff saved a match point in the second set of a 5-7, 7-5, 6-2 victory over fellow American Iva Jovic to reach the quarterfinals.
Gauff also survived in the previous round from falling behind by two breaks in the third set against Solana Sierra.
Gauff reached the Rome final last year and is preparing to defend her French Open title.
Roland Garros starts on May 24.
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