A video has gone viral celebrating Jannik Sinner as the “8th King of Rome” after his victory at the ATP 1000 in Rome. The Italian star’s triumph was not only his first title at the Internazionali d’Italia but also the completion of the career golden masters, winning all nine Masters 1000 tournaments.
Historic achievement
Sinner’s victory places him among the sport’s elite, joining Novak Djokovic as the only players to achieve the golden masters. The viral clip highlights the magnitude of his accomplishment, portraying him as a new ruler of Rome’s tennis legacy.
National pride
The win resonated deeply in Italy, with fans celebrating both the historic milestone and the symbolic crowning of Sinner as the “8th King of Rome.” His achievement has been hailed as a moment of pride for Italian sport, marking a new chapter in the nation’s tennis history.
The video continues to spread across social media, capturing the emotion and grandeur of Sinner’s triumph in Rome.
L' Ottavo Re di Roma #sinner
P.s. complimenti a belfis73 pic.twitter.com/9CqWp2o1JX— 🇮🇹🔴⚫ll Cigno di Utrecht🔴⚫🇮🇹 (@Eziodima59) May 17, 2026
Jannik Sinner in 2026
Now the world no.1, Sinner played his last match on the 17th of May when he overcame world no.17 Casper Ruud 6-4 6-4 in the final in Rome to win his 30th career title.
During this season the Italian owns a composed 36-2 match record. The Italian conquered 5 titles in 2026 in Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, Madrid and Rome.
