Jannik Sinner breaks Novak Djokovic masters 1000 win streak record

May 14, 2026

Jannik Sinner defeated Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4 on Thursday to reach the Italian Open semi-finals. The victory gave the Italian his 32nd straight Masters 1000 win, surpassing the previous record of 31 set by Novak Djokovic in 2011.

Sinner controlled the one-hour, 32-minute match from start to finish. The 24-year-old Italian is now two wins away from a sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title. He also became one of only two men to reach the final four at the first five Masters 1000 events of a season, matching Rafael Nadal's achievement from 2010 and 2011.

What people are saying

Fans and analysts on X celebrate Jannik Sinner surpassing Novak Djokovic's record with a dominant straight-sets win over Andrey Rublev at the Italian Open, calling it a historic moment and the start of the Sinner era. Some highlight his ongoing dominance while noting the previous mark set by the Serbian legend.

⚡️ Djokovic’s record is history!

Jannik Sinner dominates Rublev 6-2, 6-4 in Rome to take the outright lead for the most consecutive Masters 1000 wins. After passing Rafa and Roger, he’s now overtaken Nole too🤯

Are we officially in the Sinner Era? 👇 pic.twitter.com/yVp41Y3L6c

— First&Red (@Firstandred) May 14, 2026

Jannik Sinner now has the MOST consecutive wins at Masters 1000 level after beating Rublev 6-2, 6-4!

Incredible player and incredible record smashed, previously held by Djokovic

— Greg (@GregCarterSport) May 14, 2026

Jannik Sinner creates record.
32nd consecutive Masters 1000 victory breaking the record of ultimate record maker, Novak Djokovic.
A comfortable 6-2, 6-4 win against Rublev takes Jannik to the SF
But there is a big problem too for Jannik
(1/2)#JannikSinner#ItalianOpen

— Ambika (@apmahapatra) May 14, 2026

Jannik Sinner is rewriting the record books. A victory over Andrey Rublev at the Italian Open gave him his 32nd consecutive win at ATP Masters 1000 level, one more than any player has ever managed.

The mark he surpassed belonged to Novak Djokovic.

— Moore Numental (@numoore) May 14, 2026

History in Roma #31 🇮🇹🦊

Jannik ties #Djokovic for the longest winning streak in Masters 1000 history (31)#Sinner defeats #Pellegrino 🇮🇹 6-2 6-3

• 31th straight Win in M 1000
• 26 th straight ATP Win

QF vs. #Rublev 🇷🇺 or #Basilashvili 🇬🇪

Forza 🦊🖤#JanTheFox CCCLIV pic.twitter.com/DPHOKezelM

— Janniksin_Updates (@JannikSinner_Up) May 12, 2026

Sources

• https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-jannik-sinner-overtakes-big-three-with-incredible-feat-before-making-humble-i-dont-play-for-records-confession/
• https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-andrey-rublev-makes-heartbreaking-admission-about-his-darkest-days-didnt-understand-the-point-of-living/
• https://www.essentiallysports.com/tennis-news-alexander-zverevs-rome-struggles-went-beyond-the-clay-court-heres-what-happened/