Jannik Sinner Sets New Record for Consecutive ATP Masters 1000 Wins
Introduction
World number one Jannik Sinner has broken the previous record for the most consecutive match wins at ATP Masters 1000 events after winning the quarterfinals of the Internazionali BNL d'Italia.
Main Body
Sinner achieved this record on May 14, 2026, by defeating Andrey Rublev 6-2, 6-4. This was his 32nd win in a row at the Masters 1000 level, which means he has surpassed the previous record of 31 wins set by Novak Djokovic in 2011. Consequently, Sinner's current level of success is being compared to the dominance of Djokovic and Rafael Nadal. In fact, Sinner has now matched Nadal's achievement of reaching the semi-finals of the first five Masters 1000 events in a single year. From a statistical perspective, Sinner has shown incredible consistency, losing only two sets during his 32-match winning streak. Furthermore, he is the first player to win five consecutive Masters titles, including Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid. With 121 wins in his first 150 Masters appearances, he is now second only to Nadal in terms of overall efficiency at this level. Although Sinner emphasized that his main goal is personal improvement rather than breaking records, his current form is very important for the sport. If he wins the title in Rome, he will achieve a 'Career Golden Masters' by winning all nine available events, a feat only Djokovic has done before. Additionally, he would be the first Italian man to win the Rome title since Adriano Panatta in 1976. The tournament has also been improved with the addition of the Grand Stand Arena at the Foro Italico complex.
Conclusion
Sinner is now waiting for his semi-final opponent and remains the favorite to win a historic victory at home before the French Open begins.
Learning
π From 'And' to 'Furthermore': The Logic of B2 Connection
At the A2 level, you likely connect your ideas using and, but, and because. To reach B2, you need Connectors of Extension and Result. These words act like bridges, showing the reader exactly how two ideas relate to each other.
π The 'B2 Upgrade' Table
| Instead of... (A2) | Use this... (B2) | Example from Text |
|---|---|---|
| And / Also | Furthermore | "Furthermore, he is the first player to win five consecutive titles..." |
| So | Consequently | "Consequently, Sinner's current level of success is being compared..." |
| Also / Too | Additionally | "Additionally, he would be the first Italian man to win..." |
π‘ Why this matters
Look at the sentence: "Sinner achieved this record... Consequently, Sinner's current level of success is being compared to the dominance of Djokovic."
If we used "So," it would sound like a casual conversation. By using Consequently, the writer creates a professional, academic tone. It tells the reader: "The first fact caused the second fact to happen."
π οΈ How to apply this today
Stop using "and" to start a sentence. If you want to add a new piece of information to a list or a point, try Furthermore. If you want to show a result, try Consequently.
Pro Tip: Use In fact when you want to give a specific, surprising detail that proves your previous point is true.
Example: "Sinner is playing well. In fact, he has matched Nadal's achievement..."