Overview

• Sinner secured a 6-3, 6-4 victory over Argentina’s Mariano Navone in his first clay-court match in 337 days.
• The match, held at Rome’s Foro Italico Central Court, drew a sold-out crowd that greeted Sinner with an enthusiastic reception.
• This win extended Sinner’s consecutive match-winning streak to 22 and reaffirmed his position as ATP world No. 1 through Roland Garros.
• Sinner expressed gratitude for the support, calling the moment significant after a three-month suspension for an involuntary Clostebol violation.
• He will face Dutch lucky loser Jesper De Jong in the third round on Monday as he continues preparations for his Roland Garros title defense.