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Jannik Sinner vs Sebastian Ofner Betting Tips & Live Stream - Games Market in Play at the Italian Open

john-eastwood
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Last updated: Fri 08 May 2026 22:38
Jannik Sinner continues his incredible dominance on the ATP tour, entering the 2026 Italian Open with a stunning 23-match win streak and having captured five consecutive Masters titles. Sebastian Ofner, despite recent Challenger success, has struggled against Top 10 opponents, losing all 12 such meetings. Experts suggest focusing on the games market, with over 17.5 games likely, given Ofner’s tendency to extend matches in recent tournaments. With Sinner’s powerhouse form and Ofner’s resilience, tennis fans can expect a competitive clash in Rome.
John Eastwood 08 May 2026
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  • Sinner has been unstoppable, winning 23 straight matches
  • Ofner has gone over 18.5 games in his last 13 matches
  • I am turning to the games market at the Italian Open
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Jannik Sinner
Jannik Sinner has won five consecutive Masters 1000 titles (Getty)

Jannik Sinner is completely dominating men’s tennis and hardly giving opponents a chance. The Italian went to 3 sets in his opening match in Madrid so I am backing over 17.5 games in Rome.


Jannik Sinner Sebastian Ofner
Nationality Italy Austria
Age 24 (16 August 2001) 29 (12 May 1996)
Height 6'3" (1.91m) 6'3" (1.91m)
Plays Right-Handed Right-Handed
World Ranking 1 82
Career High 1 (June 2024) 37 (January 2024)
ATP Tour Titles 28 0
2026 ATP Tour Titles 4 0
Grand Slam Titles 4 0
ATP Rome Best Result Runner-Up (2025) Third Round (2025)

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Jannik Sinner is 1-0 against Sebastian Ofner, winning in 2019.

YearEventSurfaceRoundWinnerScore
2019 Ortisei Challenger Hard F Sinner 6-2 6-4

Sinner in Sensational Form


Jannik Sinner has been on an incredible run since March, winning 23 consecutive matches. He didn’t drop a set in winning titles in Indian Wells and Miami.

The Italian won another title in Monte Carlo where he defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the final, reclaiming the World No.1 spot in the process.

The 24-year-old claimed a fifth straight Masters title in Madrid. He met some in-form players on the way but was far too strong, taking out Rafael Jodar and Arthur Fils in straight sets before thrashing Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 in the final.

Sinner spoke after becoming the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 events: “I’m very happy that I’ve continued to believe in myself.”

“I’m showing up every day, at every practice session, trying to put in the right work with the right discipline. To do so, you need to have the right team behind you, which I have. I’m very happy about me, but also the team, and this means a lot to all of us.”

Ofner Up Against it in Rome


Sebastian Ofner lost five of his first six matches this year before winning Challenger events in St. Brieuc and Thionville.

The 29-year-old qualified in Barcelona where he suffered a 7-6 6-4 first round defeat to Alex de Minaur. He got past Nikoloz Basilashvili in Madrid before a 6-4 6-4 second round loss against Tomas Martin Etcheverry.

The Austrian defeated Alex Michelsen 6-3 6-3 in his opening match in Rome. He converted 3/6 break points, hitting 18 winners and 16 unforced errors.

Ofner has an 0-12 record against Top 10 players, nine of those defeats coming on clay.

Verdict

Sebastian Ofner has lost all 12 matches against Top 10 players, the latest a 7-6 6-4 loss against Alex de Minaur in Barcelona. Jannik Sinner had a slow start in Madrid, Ofner to win 6+ games in Rome.

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