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IN PHOTOS: Jannik Sinner equals Novak Djokovic's record with Italian Open win

Updated On: 18 May, 2026 11:45 AM IST | Atharva Upasani

Jannik Sinner defeated Casper Ruud in the Italian Open final to complete his Career Golden Masters and etch his name into the history books. (Pics: AFP)

Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)

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Jannik Sinner (Pic: AFP)
Jannik Sinner became the first Italian in 50 years to win the Italian Open as he achieved the feat after defeating Casper Ruud in the final 6-4, 6-4.

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Jannik Sinner became the first Italian in 50 years to win the Italian Open as he achieved the feat after defeating Casper Ruud in the final 6-4, 6-4.

Sinner has now added the only missing ATP Masters 1000 title to his cabinet with his strong 6-4, 6-4 win over Ruud at the Centre Court. 

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Sinner has now added the only missing ATP Masters 1000 title to his cabinet with his strong 6-4, 6-4 win over Ruud at the Centre Court. 

Sinner became the first Italian to win the Rome title since Adriano Panatta won it in 1976

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Sinner became the first Italian to win the Rome title since Adriano Panatta won it in 1976

He has become just the second player to complete a Career Golden Masters after Novak Djokovic had achieved the feat in 2018

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He has become just the second player to complete a Career Golden Masters after Novak Djokovic had achieved the feat in 2018

Sinner broke Djokovic's record for being the youngest to complete a Career Golden Slam, achieving the feat at just 24. Djokovic was 31 when he won all nine tour level tites

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Sinner broke Djokovic's record for being the youngest to complete a Career Golden Slam, achieving the feat at just 24. Djokovic was 31 when he won all nine tour level tites

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