Sinner finishes off Medvedev to set up Italian Open final vs. Ruud
Jannik Sinner has extended his winning streak to 28 matches by defeating Daniil Medvedev to reach the Italian Open final.
The match resumed Saturday after a rain delay, with Sinner winning 6-2, 5-7, 6-4.
He is now set to face Casper Ruud in the final.
Sinner is aiming to become the second man after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 titles.
He has never won in Rome, the only Masters event missing from his collection.
Sinner has a 4-0 record against Ruud.
The men's final is scheduled for Sunday, with Italian President Sergio Mattarella attending.
Coco Gauff will play Elina Svitolina in the women’s final later Saturday.
Jannik Sinner reaches Rome final
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