Jannik Sinner continues to blaze his trail through the Grand Slam circuit, making quick work of Jiri Lehecka in the third round at Roland Garros with a commanding straight-sets win that left the crowd on Court Suzanne Lenglen in awe.
The world No. 1 barely broke a sweat as he swept past the Czech in just 94 minutes, sealing a 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 victory that showcased his dominance and relentless momentum on the big stage. Delivering a clean, clinical performance, Sinner fired 31 winners while limiting his unforced errors to just nine—testament to both precision and power.
Moments after his triumph, the 23-year-old addressed fans with humility and a nod to his backroom crew. “This morning I said to my team I’m feeling well and physically ready,” said Sinner, before explaining how crucial a fast start was to his game plan. “We had to go very hard in the beginning, because I feel like the start of slams are very important, which then gives you the confidence to keep going.”
He further credited his team’s tactical input and preparation, which allowed him to remain relaxed and focused. “I warmed up very well. I felt very good. After 25 minutes I was feeling great. Just a relaxed morning, and I tried to go on court with a good focus. My team is good, they give me the right tactics – I tried to play them in the match. It’s a combination of also being happy on court.”
That confidence translated into a one-sided affair as Sinner extended his unbeaten streak at the majors to 17 matches. Since his loss to Daniil Medvedev in the quarter-finals of Wimbledon last year, the Italian has been untouchable on the Grand Slam stage—lifting the trophies at both the 2024 US Open and the 2025 Australian Open.
His streak has now pushed him into elite company. In the modern era, only three legends—Djokovic (30), Federer (27), and Nadal (25)—have enjoyed longer winning runs at Grand Slam events. With his recent consistency, Sinner has also cemented his reputation as the most dependable player on the men’s circuit, having reached the second week in every major since Wimbledon 2023.
That kind of reliability hasn’t been seen from an Italian man in the Open Era. With Saturday’s win, Sinner tied Fabio Fognini’s national record of 71 match victories at the Slams. What’s remarkable, however, is how swiftly he’s done it. While Fognini needed 61 Grand Slam appearances to build his tally, Sinner has equaled it in just 22.
He now stands shoulder to shoulder with Italy’s all-time best, joining the ranks of Andreas Seppi (63), Adriano Panatta (62), and Matteo Berrettini (50)—all of whom have crossed the 50-win mark at majors.
Looking ahead, the 23-year-old has a chance to not only take sole ownership of the national record but also extend his streak to 18 consecutive Slam victories when he goes head-to-head with 17th seed Andrey Rublev in the fourth round.
Rublev arrives in the last 16 without hitting a ball in round three, advancing after Arthur Fils withdrew due to injury. But the Russian presents a real test—he was, in fact, the last player not named Carlos Alcaraz to get the better of Sinner, edging him out at the Canadian Open last summer.
That said, the head-to-head swings in the Italian’s favor. Sinner holds a 6-3 edge in their rivalry and won their most recent encounter at the 2025 Cincinnati Open, where he once again underlined his form and tactical superiority.
As Sinner eyes yet another deep run and a possible shot at French Open glory, one thing is certain—his opponents will need more than just grit to derail this Grand Slam juggernaut.