Jannik Sinner celebrated his first triumph at the Internazionali d’Italia in Rome 2026, a historic achievement for Italian tennis. The victory was marked not only by his dominance on the court but also by the fact that Italian players captured both singles and doubles titles for the first time in history.
Words for his rival
Sinner began his speech by addressing Kasper Ruud with respect and warmth. “Kasper, first of all, congrats to you and of course your whole team. It’s great to see you back playing the highest level of our sport. Now of course the most important tournament for you personally is coming up, so I wish you only the best and I’m very happy for you,” he said, highlighting both Ruud’s performance and his personal life off the court.
Gratitude to his team
He then turned to his staff, acknowledging their crucial role in his success. “Thank you so much for everything you are doing for me. I know a very important part is on court, but I would like to thank also my physical staff—Umberto, Ali and Andrea—for putting my body week after week in the best possible shape and being ready for this kind of results,” Sinner commented, stressing the importance of teamwork behind his achievements.
Emotional connection with Rome
The victory carried strong emotional weight for Sinner, who expressed pride in bringing the trophy home after many years. He thanked organizers and institutions, noting the presence of President Sergio Mattarella as a special moment. “It was a historic day. The doubles and singles titles won by Italians for the first time here—it’s incredible. From the first day it has been a great pleasure. Thank you so much for the support,” he said, underlining the unity between players and fans.
A celebration of unity followed, with Sinner recognizing Sara Errani’s doubles success last year and praising the collective effort of Italian tennis. The triumph was seen as a milestone that united athletes, organizers, and supporters in a shared sense of pride.
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now the world no.1, the Italian played his last match on the 17th of May when he beat world no.25 Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 in the final in Rome to win his 30th career title.
This year Sinner has achieved a 36-2 win-loss record. The Italian conquered 5 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
