Rome King Sinner Ends 50 Year Drought, Enters French Open With 29 Match Winning Streak

Jannik Sinner enters the French Open in unstoppable form, carrying a 29 match winning streak and a season that has already established him as the dominant force in men’s tennis. The world No. 1 has swept across continents and surfaces, building one of the most impressive runs of recent years just as he prepares for Roland Garros.

From Indian Wells and Miami to Monte Carlo , Madrid , and Rome , Sinner has won the first five ATP Masters 1000 tournaments of 2026, showcasing consistency rarely seen in modern tennis. His latest triumph at the Italian Open was especially historic, as he became the first Italian man in 50 years to win in Rome since Adriano Panatta , further energising home fans and extending his winning streak.

Now, all attention shifts to Paris, where the French Open remains the only Grand Slam missing from his collection. The tournament represents both his biggest opportunity and toughest test, as he aims to complete a career Grand Slam and continue his extraordinary season on clay.

“The main goal is Paris,” said Sinner . “What we are doing is incredible, but I need to stay focused, recover well and take it step by step.” He also acknowledged the mental pressure that comes with success, adding that he is trying not to let expectations overwhelm him, since pressure is already part of elite sport.

His path into the tournament may be slightly easier with Carlos Alcaraz ruled out due to a wrist injury, removing one of his strongest rivals from the draw. Sinner’s current 29 match streak equals the mark set by Pete Sampras , placing him among the longest unbeaten runs in the Open era, with only Novak Djokovic ahead at 43 consecutive wins.

Beyond his streak, Sinner has also joined Djokovic in elite company by becoming only the second player in history to win all nine Masters 1000 titles , underlining his versatility and dominance across tournaments.

Off the court, Sinner maintains a calm personality and simple routines, often using activities like golf or go karting to relax. As he heads to Paris, he carries momentum, history, and expectation, with the tennis world watching whether his remarkable run can end with a French Open breakthrough .