Ruud says Sinner is ‘beatable’ as world No 1 seeks record run at Italian Open

Italian could win record sixth straight Masters 1000 titleNaomi Osaka beats Diana Shnaider to reach fourth roundCasper Ruud believes Jannik Sinner is not unbeatable but the rest of the field will have to catch the world No 1 on a favourable day as they try to stop him winning a record-extending sixth consecutive Masters 1000 title on home soil at the Italian Open.“His results this year kind of speak for themselves,” said Ruud. “Four Masters 1000s in a row to begin the year. Four of four. He’s already made history, he can make more history. But he also showed in the beginning of the year, he’s beatable. Novak [Djokovic] beat him. [Jakub] Mensik beat him. Continue reading...