Jannik Sinner Vs Andrea Pellegrino, Italian Open 2026: World No. 1 Cruises Into Quarterfinals With Straight-Sets Win
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner moved into the quarterfinals of the Italian Open 2026 in Rome with a composed 6-2, 6-3 win over compatriot Andrea Pellegrino at Stadio Centrale, extending his charge towards a maiden home title. The top seed controlled the match from start to finish, striking cleanly off both wings, serving efficiently without a double fault and repeatedly breaking Pellegrino’s rhythm with relentless returning pressure. Sinner converted four break points overall, never faced a break himself, and maintained control across both sets to wrap up victory in straight sets in just under 90 minutes.
Italy's Andrea Pellegrino waves to fans after playing Jannik Sinner, at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner, left, greets Italy's Andrea Pellegrino after their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Fans watch as Italy's Jannik Sinner plays Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner reacts after winning a point to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Andrea Pellegrino returns the ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Jannik Sinner returns the ball to Italy's Andrea Pellegrino, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
Italy's Andrea Pellegrino serves a ball to Italy's Jannik Sinner, during their match at the Italian Open tennis tournament in Rome. | Photo: AP/Alessandra Tarantino
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