French Open 2025: Jannik Sinner’s Grand Slam Streak Hits 17 Matches/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ World No. 1 Jannik Sinner delivered a commanding 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Jiri Lehecka at the French Open, losing just three games in 94 minutes. The win extends his Grand Slam unbeaten streak to 17 matches and marks the most lopsided major victory of his career. Sinner now advances to face Andrey Rublev for a place in the quarterfinals.
Jannik Sinner’s French Open Domination: Quick Looks
- Match Duration: 1 hour, 34 minutes — fastest men’s match at 2025 French Open
- Final Score: Sinner def. Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2
- Grand Slam Win Streak: 17 matches
- Major Titles This Season: U.S. Open (2024), Australian Open (2025)
- Next Opponent: No. 17 Andrey Rublev (advanced via walkover)
- Stats: 31 winners, 9 unforced errors, 7/18 break points converted
- Lehecka’s Rank: World No. 34
- Most Lopsided Slam Victory of Sinner’s Career
- Historical Context: Only Djokovic, Federer, Nadal have had longer Slam win streaks this century
- Court Reaction: Standing ovation after Lehecka won his first game at 0–6, 1–5
Deep Look: Sinner Delivers a Masterclass to Extend Slam Streak to 17 at French Open
By HOWARD FENDRICH | AP – May 31, 2025
PARIS — Jannik Sinner barely broke a sweat as he dismantled Jiri Lehecka in straight sets on Saturday at Roland-Garros, showing precisely why he’s the world’s No. 1-ranked player and a Grand Slam juggernaut. The 22-year-old Italian crushed Lehecka 6-0, 6-1, 6-2 in a brisk 1 hour, 34 minutes — the fastest men’s match of the tournament and the most lopsided win of his major career.
The victory marked Sinner’s 17th straight Grand Slam match win, a streak that includes titles at the 2024 U.S. Open and 2025 Australian Open. Only Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal have posted longer Slam streaks this century.
“I don’t think there are many things I can improve,” Sinner said after the match — and few would argue.
Statistical Superiority
Sinner’s numbers told the story: 31 winners, just nine unforced errors, 18 break point opportunities with seven conversions, and only one break point faced — which he saved. Lehecka, a Grand Slam quarterfinalist and ranked 34th in the world, had no answers.
When Lehecka finally won a game — trailing 0-6, 1-5 — he mockingly pumped his fist. The Suzanne-Lenglen crowd roared with approval, offering a standing ovation for the Czech player’s small victory. But the applause didn’t change the momentum or outcome.
Next Step: Quarterfinals in Sight
Sinner’s path to a maiden French Open title continues Monday, when he will take on No. 17 seed Andrey Rublev, who advanced via walkover after No. 14 Arthur Fils withdrew due to a back injury.
With his game peaking on clay and confidence at an all-time high, Sinner is looking more and more like the heir to the “Big Three” legacy. He remains on track to become the first man since Novak Djokovic to win three consecutive major titles.
Other Highlights from Saturday at Roland-Garros
- Jessica Pegula (No. 3): Came from a set down to beat Marketa Vondrousova 3-6, 6-4, 6-2 and advance to the fourth round.
- Mirra Andreeva (No. 6): The 18-year-old Russian continued her impressive run with a win, setting up a match against Daria Kasatkina.
- Ethan Quinn: The American qualifier and 2023 NCAA champion lost a grueling five-set battle to Tallon Griekspoor.
Sunday at the French Open: What to Watch
- Aryna Sabalenka (No. 1): Takes the court in the fourth round.
- Iga Swiatek & Carlos Alcaraz: Both defending champions return to action.
- American Men in Focus: Tommy Paul, Ben Shelton, and Frances Tiafoe all play — the first time three American men have reached the French Open’s second week since 1995.
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