Jannik Sinner capped a remarkable week at the Foro Italico by becoming the first Italian man to win the Italian Open in 50 years, defeating Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the final. The world No. 1's victory completed an extraordinary personal milestone—becoming only the second player after Novak Djokovic to claim all nine Masters 1000 titles.

At just 24, Sinner achieved what Djokovic accomplished at age 31, extending his winning streak to 29 matches and improving to 17-0 on clay this season. The triumph carries added significance given his loss to Carlos Alcaraz in last year's final and his return from a three-month doping ban. 1976 champion Adriano Panatta presented the trophy while Italian President Sergio Mattarella watched from the stands.

Roland Garros remains the Grand Slam eluding Sinner—he owns two Australian Open titles plus Wimbledon and the US Open crowns. With Alcaraz sidelined by a right wrist injury, the timing couldn't be better as the French Open begins Sunday. Italian tennis also celebrated a doubles breakthrough, with Bolelli and Vavassori becoming the first Italian men's duo to win in Rome since 1960.