Jannik Sinner overcame his toughest challenge so far at the Rome Open, defeating an inspired Francisco Cerundolo 7-6(2), 6-3. This will be Sinner's second appearance in the Italian Open quarterfinals,

Jannik Sinner is still perfect in 2025! The Italian will compete in his second Rome Masters quarter-final following a hard-fought 7-6, 6-3 triumph over Francisco Cerundolo in the fourth round.

Top-ranked Jannik Sinner overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour in front of his home crowd at the Italia

I need this,” the world No. 1 said of the tough run Francisco Cerundolo gave him in Rome. “Today I felt I raised my level.”

Jannik has kept Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz behind despite missing three months of action and four Masters 1000 events. Thus, he will celebrate a notable milestone next week.

Sinner was asked in his post-match news conference about the pope following his 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong at the Italian Open, which is being played just up the Tiber River from the Vatican.

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Jannik Sinner advances to the Round of 16 of the Rome Open after defeating Jesper De Jong 6-4, 6-2. The Dutchman was hampered by an injury sustained after a fall, which ultimately led to his retirement in the second set.

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner made a triumphant comeback at the Rome Open after serving a three-month suspension for testing positive in a doping test.

World no. 1 faced a lucky loser, de Jong, in the third round and earned a 6-4, 6-2 victory in an hour and 33 minutes. While advancing in straight sets, Jannik reflected on a dip in the opener when he lost serve two times in a row.