Jannik Sinner defeats Casper Ruud to win Italian Open, joining Novak Djokovic as only man to win all 9 Masters 1000 titles
Jannik Sinner won the Italian Open by defeating Casper Ruud in the final. This victory marks Sinner's first title at the tournament and completes his career Golden Masters. He joins Novak Djokovic as the only player to have won all nine Masters 1000 titles.
- ▪Sinner defeated Ruud with a score of 6-4, 6-4.
- ▪This was Sinner's first title at his home country's tournament.
- ▪Sinner's victory completes his career Golden Masters.
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