Italian star Jannik Sinner continues to make headlines at the Italian Open, matching a historic milestone once held by Bjorn Borg while surpassing legends Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal. The world No. 1 advanced to the quarterfinals with a strong comeback win in the Round of 16, his first tournament appearance after a three-month layoff.
Now set to face Madrid Open champion Casper Ruud, Sinner looks in top form despite the extended absence. His return has been nothing short of remarkable, and with another title in sight, the 23-year-old appears more motivated than ever to continue his dominant run on the ATP Tour.
With his win over Francisco Cerundolo, Sinner surpassed Juan Martin del Potro’s record as world No. 1 and matched Borg’s astonishing mark of 50 wins in his first 53 matches while holding the top spot. Notably, Federer, Nadal, and Djokovic never achieved that level of efficiency at No. 1.
Sinner is now right on the heels of the “Big Three” in terms of victories as world No. 1. Federer notched 50 wins in 54 matches at the top, while Nadal needed 56 to reach the same milestone.
Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic.
Sinner reflects on return after three-month absence
After reaching a key milestone in his career and drawing comparisons to legends like Borg, Jannik Sinner shared his thoughts ahead of a highly anticipated match against Ruud. The Italian star discussed his return to the ATP Tour following a three-month layoff due to a doping suspension.
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“I’m happy to be back after three months out,” Sinner said before his quarterfinal matchup at the Italian Open. “In every situation, I feel fortunate and lucky. Let’s see what happens, whatever comes, comes.”
Sinner also spoke about his current form and overall performance since returning to the tour. “I’m very happy because today I felt I raised my level,” he added. “Game-wise, I felt a little bit better, which makes me very glad.”
Sinner aiming for first Italian Open title
Returning to competition on home soil could prove meaningful for Sinner as he advances to the later stages of the tournament. Despite his success on the ATP circuit, the Italian has yet to win a title in his home country. This year, with strong momentum and crowd support, he may finally have the opportunity to lift the trophy in Rome.
His first major test will be against Ruud, who enters the match in excellent form after winning the Madrid Open. Should Sinner move past him, he would face one of the breakout stars of the tournament: American Tommy Paul.
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