Jannik Sinner overcame Daniil Medvedev 6-2, 5-7, 6-4 to reach the men’s final of the Italian Open on May 16, 2026, extending his Masters 1000 winning streak to 33 consecutive matches [1, 2, 3]. The semi-final match was paused overnight due to rain after Sinner suffered a thigh injury and vomited during the night session on May 15 [1, 2, 3]. Play resumed the next day following additional rain delays and a men’s doubles semi-final, with Sinner leading 4-2 in the deciding set when play was originally stopped [1, 2, 3]. He finished the match in under 20 minutes after the restart [1, 2, 3].
Sinner acknowledged the challenge of resuming the match, saying, "It was a different challenge, a tough challenge to be honest...when you’re on the third set, you know I’m nearly done but you still have to show up again...there are nerves" [1]. He also noted Daniil Medvedev’s improved level, stating, "I think he’s playing much, much better tennis right now, so it’s going to be very tough" [1].
With the win, Sinner became the first Italian in 68 years since Nicola Pietrangeli to reach back-to-back Rome finals [3]. The 2026 Italian Open is the only Masters 1000 title Sinner had yet to win after losing last year’s final to Carlos Alcaraz [3].
Sinner will face Casper Ruud in the final on May 17, who reached the final by defeating Luciano Darderi 6-1, 6-1 on May 16 [1, 2, 3]. Ruud has not taken a set from Sinner in their four previous meetings, including a 6-0, 6-1 loss to Sinner in the 2025 Italian Open quarterfinals [1, 2].
The men's singles final between Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud is scheduled for May 17 at the Italian Open [1, 2, 3].