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Ruud says Sinner is ‘beatable’ as world No 1 seeks record run at Italian Open
Italian could win record sixth straight Masters 1000 title
TL;DR
- Casper Ruud acknowledges Jannik Sinner is dominant but not unbeatable, noting Djokovic and Mensik have defeated him.
- Sinner is aiming for a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title at the Italian Open.
- Many top-ranked players, including Djokovic, have been eliminated early from the Italian Open.
- Ruud himself reached the fourth round with a win over Jiri Lehecka.
- Ruud believes winning all nine Masters 1000 titles in a row is impossible due to the tennis calendar, especially after Wimbledon.
- Naomi Osaka and Elena Rybakina advanced to the fourth round, while Aryna Sabalenka was eliminated.
- Jessica Pegula achieved a dominant win, advancing to the fourth round.