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Jannik Sinner Advances to Italian Open Round of 16 in Second Match Back

The world No. 1 extended his winning streak to 23 matches after defeating Jesper de Jong in Rome following a three-month doping suspension.

Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 11, 2025 Britain's Jack Draper reacts after winning his round of 32 match against Czech Republic's Vit Kopriva REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel/File Photo
Jannik Sinner delighted fans on centre court in Rome
Tennis - Italian Open - Foro Italico, Rome, Italy - May 12, 2025 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his round of 32 match against Netherlands' Jesper De Jong REUTERS/Aleksandra Szmigiel

Overview

  • Jannik Sinner defeated Jesper de Jong 6-4, 6-2 in his second match back at the Italian Open, securing a spot in the tournament's last 16.
  • The victory marks Sinner's 23rd consecutive match win, a streak dating back to October 2024.
  • Sinner acknowledged a mid-match dip in form but credited his powerful groundstrokes and serve for regaining control.
  • The Italian received overwhelming support from a 10,500-strong home crowd at Rome’s Foro Italico, with chants and cheers throughout the match.
  • This is Sinner’s first tournament since serving a three-month doping ban for clostebol contamination, with his next opponent being Francisco Cerundolo.