Sinner cruises past Ofner 6-3, 6-4 at Italian Open, eyes historic Golden Masters
Synopsis
Sinner's path to immortality cleared another hurdle in Rome. With five straight Masters titles in his pocket and the Italian Open within reach, the 24-year-old is now just one victory away from joining Djokovic as only the second man to complete the Career Golden Masters since 1990.
Key Takeaways
Jannik Sinner defeated Sebastian Ofner 6-3, 6-4 in the second round of the Italian Open on 10 May .
The victory extended Sinner's ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 29 consecutive matches , tying Roger Federer for third-longest all-time.
Sinner has won five consecutive Masters titles and needs only the Italian Open to complete the Career Golden Masters.
Only Novak Djokovic has won the Career Golden Masters since the series began in 1990.
Sinner next faces Alexei Popyrin , who defeated Jakub Mensik 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in the third round.
If Sinner wins in Rome, he would be the first Italian man to claim the title since Adriano Panatta in 1976.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner dominated Sebastian Ofner with a 6-3, 6-4 victory in the second round of the Italian Open on Saturday, 10 May, advancing his quest to become only the second man ever to win the Career Golden Masters. The 24-year-old Italian produced a clinical baseline display, committing just five unforced errors in the opening set and maintaining control throughout the one hour, 31 minute contest.
One title away from immortality
Sinner arrives in Rome having won five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles — Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid — leaving him needing only the Italian Open to complete the Career Golden Masters. Only Novak Djokovic has achieved this feat since the series began in 1990, making Sinner's current trajectory historically significant.
Dominant display on home soil
Playing in front of an enthusiastic home crowd, Sinner imposed his rhythm from the outset, breaking serve early in the second set with a delicate drop shot. Ofner, ranked World No. 35, offered little resistance as the Italian's precision ball-striking and consistency proved overwhelming. The victory extended Sinner's ATP Masters 1000 winning streak to 29 consecutive matches, tying him with Roger Federer for the third-longest streak in the competition's history.
Sinner's words after the win
Point of View
Something only Djokovic has managed. If he does, it will stand as the most compressed run to immortality the sport has seen.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Career Golden Masters in tennis?
The Career Golden Masters is the achievement of winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 events over a player's career. Only Novak Djokovic has accomplished this feat since the series began in 1990. Jannik Sinner is now one title away after winning five consecutive Masters titles.
How many consecutive ATP Masters matches has Sinner won?
Sinner has won 29 consecutive ATP Masters 1000 matches, tying him with Roger Federer for the third-longest winning streak in the competition's history.
Which Masters titles has Sinner won recently?
Sinner has won five consecutive Masters titles: Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid. He now needs to win the Italian Open to complete the Career Golden Masters.
Who is Sinner's next opponent at the Italian Open?
Sinner will face Alexei Popyrin in the third round. Popyrin advanced by defeating Jakub Mensik 6-3, 2-6, 6-4 in a two-hour, 11-minute match.
When was the last Italian man to win the Italian Open?
Adriano Panatta was the last Italian man to win the Italian Open, achieving the feat in 1976. If Sinner wins this year, he would be the first Italian man to claim the title in 48 years.
