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Jannik Sinner Advances to French Open Second Round with 15th Straight Grand Slam Victory

The world number one defeated Arthur Rinderknech in straight sets, continuing his strong return after a doping suspension.

Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 France's Arthur Rinderknech in action during his first round match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 France's Arthur Rinderknech in action during his first round match against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his first round match against France's Arthur Rinderknech REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
Tennis - French Open - Roland Garros, Paris, France - May 26, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his first round match against France's Arthur Rinderknech REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated France's Arthur Rinderknech 6-4, 6-3, 7-5 in the first round of the French Open.
  • This marks Sinner's 15th consecutive Grand Slam match win, extending his streak after his Australian Open triumph in January.
  • The match was Sinner's seventh since returning from a three-month doping suspension, during which he showed moments of rustiness but ultimately prevailed.
  • Sinner will face Richard Gasquet, a retiring French tennis icon, in the second round of the tournament.
  • The Italian star has now won 62 consecutive matches against opponents ranked outside the top 20, underscoring his dominance.