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Jannik Sinner continues his Grand Slam masterclass. The world No. 1 made light work of Andrey Rublev, defeating the Russian 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 in just two hours to book a place in the quarter-finals of Roland Garros. It was a showcase of technical brilliance, mental focus, and physical dominance from the Italian star.
Rublev, seeded sixth, had a glimpse of hope early on, earning two break points in Sinner’s opening service game. But after failing to convert, the match turned into a one-sided affair. Sinner took control and never looked back, dictating play with unerring precision and calm under pressure.
“There’s always a storm inside me,” Sinner revealed post-match, “but you have to stay composed and never show emotion to your opponent.”
Next up is Alexander Bublik, an unpredictable shot-maker who comes off a grueling five-setter against Draper—a factor that might weigh heavily in their upcoming clash.
Meanwhile, Italian hopes are rising: Lorenzo Musetti will face Frances Tiafoe today on Philippe Chatrier, hoping to join Sinner in the last eight. It would mark the first time since 1973—when Bertolucci and Panatta reached the quarters—that two Italian men made it this far in Paris.
