Jannik Sinner, Italy's tennis golden boy, faced a rollercoaster match at the Italian Open on Monday, clinching a 6-4, 6-2 win against Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong. After losing his serve twice in a tense first set, Sinner rallied with his signature power serves (💥) to extend his 23-match winning streak, dating back to October 2023.
From ‘Big Drop’ to Big Plays
‘I had a big drop… then I broke him again,’ Sinner admitted post-match, referencing his mid-set slump. A flurry of unforced errors nearly cost him, but his ability to recalibrate wowed Rome’s roaring crowd. His next hurdle? A revenge match against 17th-seeded Francisco Cerundolo, who beat him here two years ago. 🧠‘I have to raise my level,’ Sinner vowed.
Cerundolo’s Challenge Ahead
Cerundolo, fresh from the Madrid Open semifinals, has momentum. Their last Rome clash ended in heartbreak for Sinner, but with the Italian now holding three Grand Slam titles (including this year’s Australian Open 🙌), the stakes are sky-high. Who’ll light up the clay next? 🤔 Forza, Jannik!
