Jannik Sinner continued his historic run at the Italian Open by defeating Casper Ruud in the final on Sunday. This win helped Sinner become only the second player in history to complete the Career Golden Masters. The Italian received congratulatory messages from rivals Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz, as well as other tennis and sporting stars, following his triumph.
Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic Lead Congratulations For Jannik Sinner After Italian Open Triumph
As Sinner triumphed at the Italian Open, he also completed a sweep of the clay-court Masters 1000 tournaments and made it 29 matches unbeaten on the ATP Tour. Djokovic was quick to welcome him to the exclusive club of players with all nine Masters titles of which they are the only two members.
“Welcome to the exclusive club, Jannik,” Djokovic wrote on his Instagram story.
Djokovic shared another message for Sinner, congratulating him on winning the Italian Open. The 38-year-old was eliminated in the second round in Rome, but will hope to challenge Sinner at the French Open.
“Congratulations! That’s an impressive feat,” he wrote on his Instagram story.
Carlos Alcaraz, who is currently sidelined with a wrist injury and is missing the clay-court season, also sent a congratulatory message to his rival.
“Congratulations, Jannik Sinner for completing the Golden Masters! You deserve it,” he wrote.
2025 Italian Open women’s singles champion Jasmine Paolini also congratulated her compatriot for his triumph in Rome.
“Incredible guys and athletes,” she wrote on her Instagram story while congratulating Sinner and men’s doubles champions Simone Bolelli and Andrea Vavassori.
Sinner’s apparel partner, Nike, also joined in the celebrations on social media.
“Jannik Sinner can do it all. 6 consecutive titles, a career Golden Masters, and a new record set on home soil. This isn’t just history – it’s his story in the making,” Nike wrote on X.
Jannik Sinner can do it all. 6 consecutive titles, a career Golden Masters, and a new record set on home soil. This isn’t just history — it’s his story in the making. pic.twitter.com/ccPdjJbbjL
— Nike (@Nike) May 17, 2026
Venus Williams’ husband, Andrea Preti, also shared a post about Sinner’s triumph on his Instagram story.
Beaten finalist Casper Ruud also congratulated Sinner during the post-match trophy ceremony and hailed him for the level he is currently competing at.
“What you’re doing this year is hard to describe with words. As someone who’s also playing tennis at the high level at times… to realize what you’re doing is really hard to describe. It’s really an honor to watch you play,” he said.
Italian tennis player Flavio Cobolli also congratulated Sinner and the doubles champions, Bolelli and Vavassori, for their success in Rome.
“You guy have made me very happy today, and I will always be cheering for you. Love you guys and see you soon,” he said in a video shared by the ATP Tour on social media.
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Sinner also received congratulatory messages from Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin and Formula 1 driver Gabriel Bortoleto.
After winning the Italian Open, Sinner will turn his attention to the French Open. A title at Roland Garros would also help the 24-year-old complete the career Grand Slam.
