“Sinner wins the Italian Open 2026 and earns over a million.”

The Italian Open 2026 once again set Rome ablaze with an epic tennis battle that will be etched in the history of the ATP Tour. With a staggering prize money of €8,235,540 at stake, the Masters 1000 at the Foro Italico served as the perfect appetizer for Roland Garros, offering players one last opportunity to accumulate precious points and million-euro prizes on clay.

At the center of attention were two giants of tennis: Jannik Sinner and Casper Ruud, who delivered a breathtaking final. In a duel where tension reached its peak, Sinner emerged victorious with a score of 6-4, 6-4, clinching his first title in Rome and making history by becoming only the second man ever to complete the so-called Career Golden Masters — that is, to win all nine Masters 1000 tournaments at least once. The first to achieve this feat was Novak Djokovic, elevating Sinner to a legendary status in world tennis.

For this victory, Sinner earned the impressive sum of €1,007,165 and 1000 ATP points, solidifying his position as the world number one. The Italian entered the tournament in stunning form, eliminating opponents such as Andrey Rublev (6-2, 6-4) and Daniil Medvedev (6-2, 5-7, 6-4) in a dramatic semifinal interrupted by rain that only resumed the following day. This clash against Medvedev was perhaps the toughest test for Sinner, who managed to keep his composure and close out the match with authority.

On the other side of the net, Casper Ruud emerged as a determined Norwegian warrior looking to regain his confidence after a challenging period in the season. His journey in Rome was marked by high-level performances, culminating in his first final at the Italian Open. Ruud easily dispatched Luciano Darderi in the semifinals (6-1, 6-1) and also defeated Karen Khachanov in the quarterfinals, securing a prize of €535,585 and 650 ATP points for the runner-up position.

The semifinalists Daniil Medvedev and Luciano Darderi also left with significant rewards, each taking home €297,550 and 400 ATP points. In the quarter-finals, players such as Andrey Rublev, Karen Khachanov, Lorenzo Musetti, and Rafael Jodar received €169,375 and 200 points, demonstrating the immense competitiveness of the tournament.

Even players eliminated in the early rounds were not left empty-handed: those who fell in the round of 16 received €92,470 and 100 points, while the third-place finishers in the third round secured €54,110 and 50 points. Players eliminated in the second round received €31,585 and 30 points, and those knocked out in the first round earned €21,285 and 10 points. Among the surprises in the early stages were names like Jiri Lehecka and Matteo Berrettini, who failed to advance to the later rounds.

With the Italian Open 2026 concluded, the ATP circuit now prepares for the major challenge of Roland Garros, the second Grand Slam of the season and the final clay court test before summer. The tournament in Rome once again proved to be the ideal stage for the greatest talents in world tennis to fine-tune their games and compete for million-euro prizes on clay, leaving fans eager for what is to come in the French capital.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.