Jannik Sinner wins Italian Open title

By  News On Air   May 18, 2026

In tennis, Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open title in Rome after defeating Casper Ruud of Norway 6-4, 6-4 in the final. With the victory, Sinner became the first Italian man to win the tournament since Adriano Panatta in 1976. The World No. 1 also made history by becoming only the second player, after Novak Djokovic, to complete the Career Golden Masters, winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 titles.

This was Sinner’s 6th straight Masters 1000 title and his 10th overall. After a tough semifinal against Daniil Medvedev, Sinner returned strongly in the final and controlled the match with solid baseline play. He thanked his fitness team for helping him stay in top condition throughout the season. Ruud praised Sinner after the match. He said his performances this year are extraordinary and inspiring to watch.