Jannik Sinner dispatched Andrea Pellegrino 6-2, 6-3 in the fourth round of the Italian Open, booking his spot in the quarterfinals and matching an all-time record in the process. The world number one has now won 31 consecutive Masters 1000 matches, equaling the record set by Novak Djokovic between 2014 and 2015.

The Italian was clinical from start to finish at the Foro Italico, breaking early in both sets and never allowing Pellegrino any opening. The match lasted just over an hour, and Sinner conceded only five games against his compatriot, continuing a pattern of dominance that has defined his 2026 season.

Since the start of the year, Sinner has been virtually unbeatable at the Masters 1000 level, racking up wins across hard courts and now clay with relentless efficiency. His Rome run has been particularly impressive, with just eleven games dropped across three matches and opponents unable to find any sustained answers to his baseline power and defensive solidity.

The quarterfinal draw offers a potentially sterner test, with either Andrey Rublev or Nikoloz Basilashvili awaiting. But Sinner's current form suggests the record will be his to lose. A 32nd consecutive win would give him sole possession of the all-time mark, adding another chapter to what is shaping up to be one of the great seasons in recent memory.

With Roland-Garros just two weeks away, Sinner's clay-court credentials have never looked stronger.