Rome Masters Prediction: Jannik Sinner vs Andrea Pellegrino
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The Line: Betting Odds: Jannik Sinner -10000 / Andrea Pellegrino +1800
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Jannik Sinner extended his win streak to 30 matches thanks to a routine victory in the third round against Alexei Popyrin. The Italian registered a comfortable 6-2, 6-0 win in just 67 minutes to reach the fourth round of the Rome Masters. He is just the second man to win the first 25 matches at Masters tournaments in a season, joining Novak Djokovic.In the victory, Sinner hit 20 winners and 12 unforced errors. Sinner recorded 5 aces and 1 double fault in the match. He landed 61% of first serves in play and won 78% of first serve points (18/23). Sinner won 73% of second serve points (11/15) and only faced one break point, which he saved. Sinner can tie Djokovic’s record of 31 consecutive wins at the Masters level by beating compatriot Andrea Pellegrino.
Pellegrino is writing his own success story at the Rome Masters, with the World No. 155 enjoying a breakthrough week in his home tournament. Pellegrino’s run began in qualifying with wins over Hugo Gaston and Martin Landaluce to reach the main draw in Rome for the first time. He shocked countryman Luca Nardi in the opening round 4-6, 6-3, 6-3.
Pellegrino received a huge slice of luck in the second round when the in-form Arthur Fils was forced to retire from the match due to injury. By then, Pellegrino was leading 4-0 and secured his spot in the third round. He earned one of the best wins of his career by knocking out former US Open semifinalist Frances Tiafoe in straight sets. He will climb to inside the Top 130 of the rankings.