Jannik Sinner maintains his strong performance at the 2026 Italian Open. With a resounding 6-2, 6-3 victory over Andrea Pellegrino in the round of 16, the world's number one secured a spot in the quarterfinals, where he will face either Andrey Rublev or Nikoloz Basilashvili. With the victory in the all-Italian derby, the South Tyrolean equals Novak Djokovic's record of 31 consecutive Masters 1000 triumphs. Andrea Pellegrino’s journey in Rome comes to an end after what is nonetheless considered one of the most important tournaments of his career. Sinner emphasized the emotional significance of the match following the encounter: "The derby in Italy is always unique. Andrea and I met seven years ago, and it was a pleasure to meet again on one of the most beautiful courts in the world". The South Tyrolean champion then praised his opponent: "It's a pity he was only in the round of 16, it would have been nice to be there later in the tournament. He played a great tournament". Lastly, Sinner discussed the upcoming matches: "The quarterfinals are already a significant round. The rest day will be helpful for me, particularly after matches played in windy and challenging conditions".