Sinner dominates Rublev in the first set and takes a 6-2 lead at the Rome Internationals

Jannik Sinner dominated Andrey Rublev in the first set of the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia, closing the partial at 6-2 after 38 minutes of play. The Italian tennis player, current number one in the world, maintains the advantage at the beginning of the second set, leading 3-1. The match takes place this Wednesday, May 14, 2026, on Roma.

The clash takes place at Foro Itálico, in continuation of the ATP Tour, one of the main men’s tennis circuits in the world. Sinner is looking for his second consecutive semifinal in the tournament, in addition to his 32nd consecutive victory in an Masters 1000, an unprecedented milestone in his career. Expectations are high for the Italian’s performance, with the Centrale audience cheering at each important point. The winner of this match will face Daniil Medvedev or Martin Landaluce in the next phase of the championship.

Sinner sets pace from the start and closes the first set

Jannik Sinner started the match aggressively, demonstrating consistency in his strikes and putting pressure on Rublev’s serve. The Russian made several unforced errors early on, making his opponent’s job easier. Sinner got a break in the first game, after Rublev missed an easy volley and missed his backhand. The Italian confirmed his serve without any major difficulties, opening a 2-0 lead.

Rublev reacted briefly in the third game, finding depth in his balls and making it difficult for Sinner to play. Ele managed to win their first game of the match, closing the gap to 2-1. However, Sinner promptly asserted its superiority, achieving another break in the fourth game, driven by Rublev’s forehand errors and reaching decisive points.

The world number one continued to control the pace of the game. Ele consolidated the advantage by winning two more games, reaching 5-2, with a game dominated by a 40-0 on his serve. Sinner then served for the set. Ele sealed the victory of the first part with two consecutive aces, in addition to a ball from the back of the court that forced Rublev to go to the net, ending the set 6-2.

Rublev seeks reaction and the game is balanced in the second half

The second set started with Jannik Sinner maintaining the momentum, achieving a break in the first game. Rublev missed an easy volley again, frustrating his recovery attempts and showing some discouragement. Sinner took the opportunity to confirm the break, moving to 1-0 on the scoreboard.

In the second game of the partial, Sinner was not as brilliant as in the first set. However, he recovered with his second balls, capitalizing on a mistake by Rublev on a cross volley to secure the game. The Italian extended his lead to 2-0, showing resilience even in moments of lesser intensity. Rublev, in turn, tried to react in the third game.

The Russian managed to win his first game in the second set, closing it with his first ace of the match. The score was 2-1, indicating a possible change in the pace of the confrontation. Contudo, Sinner remained calm and secured their serve in the fourth game despite a double error in their response. Ele held firm at 30-30, after Rublev wasted chances, and closed the game, reaffirming its lead at 3-1.

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Momentos key to the match and tennis players’ performance

The match has been marked by a series of decisive plays and crucial moments that have defined the course of the score so far. Jannik Sinner’s performance has been consistently high, with moments of brilliance on his serve and groundstrokes. Rublev, despite his aggressiveness, has dealt with ups and downs, especially in his volleys and responses.

• 13:17:Sinner gets the first break of service, closing the game with a forehand that kisses the line, after Rublev makes mistakes in important points.
• 13:35:Sinner faces two break points in the fourth game of the first set, but nullifies Rublev’s chances with a backhand counterattack and two decisive first serves.
• 13:50:The first set ends with two aces from Sinner, who later closes with a groundstroke that forces Rublev to the net, winning the score 6-2 in 38 minutes.
• 13:57:Sinner achieves a new break in the first game of the second set, taking advantage of Rublev’s frustration and the Russian’s unforced errors in his responses.
• 14:04:Rublev recorded his first ace of the match, winning his first game in the second set and trying to start a recovery in the match.
• 14:11:Sinner maintained his serve, closing the game in 30, despite a double error. Ele overcomes Rublev’s response errors, consolidating their 3-1 lead in the second set.

Outros clashes and matchday schedule in the tournament

The journey at the Internazionali BNL d’Italia on May 14, 2026 is full of emotions, with several other important games scheduled for the day. Após the confrontation between Sinner and Rublev, the tournament continues with the other matches of the women’s quarterfinals and semifinals. The Foro Itálico audience eagerly awaits the next duels.

The program includes:
• 13:00:Sinner (Ita) vs Rublev (Rus) – Quarto men’s final (in progress).
• 15:00:Cirstea (Rom) vs Gauff (USA) – female Semifinal.
• 19:00:Landaluce (Esp) vs Medvedev (Rus) – Quarto men’s final.
• Não before 20:30:Swiatek (Pol) vs Svitolina (Ukr) – female Semifinal.

The tournament continues to attract the attention of tennis fans around the world. Internazionali’s Roma broadcast is being carried on Sky Sport channels for the general public, while the women’s tournament has dedicated coverage on SuperTennis. Além In addition, one game per day is broadcast on an open channel on TV8.

Condições weather affects the tournament in Roma

Weather conditions at Roma have been a factor to consider during the tournament. Para on Wednesday, May 14, 2026, forecasts indicate a sky ranging from clouds to many clouds over Foro Itálico. Há expects rain, which may occur in the form of showers, mainly in the morning.

The forecast points to a reduction in rain phenomena in the afternoon, which could favor the continuation of the games without major interruptions. Temperatures expected for the Italian capital vary between 15°C and 17°C as a minimum, reaching maximums of 19°C and 21°C. Humidity can influence players’ performance and ball speed during matches.