Sinner extends winning streak to 30 with straight-sets victory over Tabur at French Open

World number one Jannik Sinner has advanced to the second round of the French Open, defeating French wildcard Clement Tabur in straight sets on Tuesday. The 24-year-old Italian secured a 6-1, 6-3, 6-4 victory during a night session on Court Philippe Chatrier, extending his winning streak to 30 consecutive matches.

Sinner’s performance was characterised by efficiency and control, requiring just over two hours to complete the match. He dominated the opening set, losing only one game in 30 minutes, and maintained his intensity throughout. While Tabur, ranked world number 171, resisted with determination, Sinner’s groundstrokes proved too powerful and accurate for the home crowd’s favourite.

The victory follows a dominant run-up to Roland Garros, where Sinner won all three clay-court Masters 1000 events. This form has positioned him as the clear favourite for the title, particularly with world number two Carlos Alcaraz absent from this year’s draw. Sinner expressed satisfaction with his return to the venue, noting the special nature of starting the tournament in a night session.

Sinner’s last appearance on Court Philippe Chatrier was in last year’s final, where he suffered a five-set defeat after passing up three championship points. There were no visible signs of hesitation in this match, as he raced through the first set and maintained pressure on Tabur. The Italian acknowledged the difficulty of first-round matches but highlighted the significance of the venue for his campaign.

The match concluded with Sinner converting his third match point after an uncharacteristically sloppy volley on his first attempt. He secured the win with his own serve in the next game. Sinner will now face Argentinian Juan Manuel Cerundolo in the second round as he continues his pursuit of the Coupe des Mousquetaires.