Draw nightmare? Jannik Sinner heads to French Open scorching hot
Jannik Sinner has made history by becoming the first Italian man in 50 years to win the Italian Open. He achieved this by defeating Casper Ruud, marking a significant milestone in his career. With a 29-match winning streak, Sinner heads into the French Open as a strong favorite.
- ▪Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open, becoming the first Italian man to do so in 50 years.
- ▪He defeated Casper Ruud with a score of 6-4, 6-4.
- ▪Sinner is currently on a 29-match winning streak and has not lost since February 19.
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