Jannik has kept Zverev and Carlos Alcaraz behind despite missing three months of action and four Masters 1000 events. Thus, he will celebrate a notable milestone next week.

Carlos Alcaraz was made to work for a 6-3, 3-6, 7-5 victory over Karen Khachanov that earned him a spot in the Italian Open quarterfinals.

Jannik Sinner was discussing his Italian Open win over Jesper De Jong when he was asked about the new pope's love of tennis - and a potential match between the pair

World no. 1 faced a lucky loser, de Jong, in the third round and earned a 6-4, 6-2 victory in an hour and 33 minutes. While advancing in straight sets, Jannik reflected on a dip in the opener when he lost serve two times in a row.

Jannik Sinner is still regaining his focus on the tennis court after his three-month doping ban. The top-ranked player overcame a brief lapse during the first set of a 6-4, 6-2 victory over Dutch qualifier Jesper De Jong in his second match back on tour at the Italian Open on Monday.

His comeback continues today against Argentine player Francisco Cerundolo. But following his latest victory, Sinner also had to address comments made by the new pope, Leo (Prevost) XIV. He met with journalists on Monday and ended the discussion with a talk about tennis.

Jannik Sinner advances to the Round of 16 of the Rome Open after defeating Jesper De Jong 6-4, 6-2. The Dutchman was hampered by an injury sustained after a fall, which ultimately led to his retirement in the second set.

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner made a triumphant comeback at the Rome Open after serving a three-month suspension for testing positive in a doping test.