Three-time Grand Slam champion and world number one, Italian player **[Jannik Sinner](https://example.com)**, expressed his expectations for the upcoming match against Argentine **Francisco Cerundolo** (ranked 18th in the ATP) in the Round of 16 at the clay-court Masters in Rome.

“You know, each day and every challenge is tough. Of course, the last time I played here, he defeated me on this court. Let’s see how it goes. He’s an incredible player and is having a great season. This match won’t be easy. I’ll need to elevate my game if I want to keep up. These are the kind of challenges I need. I’m trying to assess the level of my performance. It will serve as a good test for me. We’ll see how it unfolds,” Sinner stated in a post-match interview after his victory over Dutch player Jesper de Jong (6-4, 6-2) in the third round.

In 2023, Sinner lost to Cerundolo in three sets during the 18th Masters final in Rome (7-6, 2-6, 2-6). They have met twice previously in ATP-level tournaments, with each player claiming one victory.