Roland Garros: Jannik Sinner targets Grand Slam feat only achieved by Novak Djokovic in recent history

After serving a three-month suspension for a positive doping test, Jannik Sinner returned to action this month at the ATP Masters 1000 Rome. There, he reached the final, where he was defeated by Carlos Alcaraz. His next goal is Roland Garros, where the World No. 1 will try to accomplish a Grand Slam feat that only Novak Djokovic has achieved in recent memory.

Sinner will look to capture the French Open title, which would not only solidify his position at the top of the ATP Rankings but also mark his third consecutive Grand Slam victory—something only a handful of players in tennis history have done, and even fewer in recent years.

In 2024, the Italian star won the US Open after defeating local favorite Taylor Fritz in straight sets in the final. He kicked off the 2025 season in impressive fashion, winning the Australian Open for the second year in a row, this time beating Alexander Zverev in the championship match.

Roland Garros is currently in its qualifying stage, ahead of the main draw, which will be held on Thursday, May 22. The French Open officially begins on Sunday, May 25, and will run for two weeks, with the final scheduled for Sunday, June 8.

Players who won three consecutive Grand Slam titles

In recent years, the only player to win three Grand Slam titles in a row is Novak Djokovic. The Serbian star achieved this on four occasions, most recently in 2021, when he claimed the Australian Open, Roland Garros, and Wimbledon.

Another player who reached this remarkable milestone was Rafael Nadal in 2010, when he won Roland Garros, Wimbledon, and the US Open in succession. Other legends who accomplished the feat include Roger Federer—who did it twice, most recently in 2007—and Pete Sampras, who achieved it in 1994.

How has Jannik Sinner performed at Roland Garros?

At 23 years old, Jannik Sinner has captured three Grand Slam titles in his career—two Australian Opens and one US Open. However, Roland Garros has remained elusive. Since his debut at the French tournament in 2020, the current World No. 1 holds a record of 16 wins and 5 losses, with a 76% success rate.

Sinner’s first experience at the French Open came in 2020, when he fell in the quarterfinals to Rafael Nadal. The following year, the Spanish star once again eliminated him, this time in the fourth round. In that same stage in 2022, Andrey Rublev got the better of him, while a year later Jannik exited in the second round after a loss to Daniel Altmaier.

Sinner’s best run at Roland Garros came in 2024, when he advanced to the semifinals. There, he faced Carlos Alcaraz and, in a tightly contested five-set battle, the young Spaniard emerged victorious. Alcaraz went on to win the tournament by defeating Alexander Zverev in the final.