Jannik Sinner has navigated a rain-interrupted semifinal clash with Daniil Medvedev, ultimately securing a 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 victory to advance to the Italian Open final. The match, which resumed Saturday after a Friday delay due to inclement weather, saw Sinner grapple with apparent exhaustion and require medical attention for his thigh during a timeout in the deciding set.
Sinner's win over Medvedev extends his winning streak to 28 matches and sets up a final against Casper Ruud. The Italian’s progression was cemented after just 15 minutes of play on Saturday, as he converted his third match point to close out the contest. This victory marks the tenth time in their last eleven encounters that Sinner has bested Medvedev.
Sinner's next challenge is a final against Casper Ruud. Their past meetings show a stark dominance by Sinner, who holds a 4-0 record against Ruud, having not dropped a single set. This includes a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win in the Rome quarterfinals last year.
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The path to this final has been arduous for Sinner, who was observed leaning heavily on his racket and showing signs of physical strain. Medvedev, meanwhile, fought back after losing the first set, breaking Sinner late to force a decider, only for Sinner to regain the upper hand with an early break in the third.
This win brings Sinner closer to a significant career milestone: completing the 'Golden Masters' — winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments. The French Open, the only one he has yet to conquer, looms as his next major objective.
Historically, Sinner aims to become the first Italian man to win the singles title in Rome in 50 years, following in the footsteps of Adriano Panatta.
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