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Jannik Sinner vs. Jesper de Jong Head-to-Head and Prediction for ATP Italian Open 2025 Round of 32

Second Meeting Between Sinner and de Jong Set for Italian Open Showdown

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World No. 1 Jannik Sinner faces lucky loser Jesper de Jong in the third round of the Italian Open. Sinner, who received a first-round bye, breezed past Mariano Navone in straight sets to begin his campaign. On the other side, de Jong has impressed with back-to-back straight-set wins over qualifier Alexander Shevchenko and 25th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina in the opening rounds.

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Jannik Sinner vs. Jesper de Jong Preview

Sinner entered 2025 on a tear, defending his Australian Open title with trademark composure and clutch shotmaking. Wins over Holger Rune, Alex de Minaur, and Ben Shelton set up a final against Alexander Zverev, where Sinner won in three intense sets, including a nervy second-set tiebreak.

But just as the hype peaked, so did the drama. A clostebol violation sidelined him for three months, from February to May. Now back for only his second event of the season, the world No. 1 has shown no rust in Rome, and before Rome, he had already hammered 59 aces, winning 81% of his first-serve points and converting 43% of his 69 break chances.

Jannik Sinner steps on court to play his first match on tour in 104 days in Rome.

So much love from the crowd to welcome back the best tennis player in the world.

They missed him.

We missed him.

Tennis missed him.

Welcome back, Jannik. 🥹

🇮🇹❤️

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— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 10, 2025

On the other side of the net, Jesper de Jong made his way to Rome as a lucky loser. Ranked No. 93, the Dutchman with 104 aces this season and a 45% break-point conversion rate, Jong’s numbers back up the fire he’s shown on court. Though yet to crack the main draw barrier in bigger events, his run in Rome signals a player knocking loudly at the next level’s door.

Jannik Sinner vs. Jesper de Jong Head-to-Head Record

Jannik Sinner holds a 1-0 head-to-head edge over Jesper de Jong, having dismissed him in straight sets at the 2024 Australian Open en route to lifting the trophy. That clash in Melbourne marked their first meeting, and now it’s a rematch that pits the battle-tested champion against a fearless underdog writing his own script at the Italian Open.

Year	Winner	Event	Round	Score
2024	Jannik Sinner	Australian Open	Round of 64	6-2, 6-2, 6-2

6/6 – Jannik Sinner is the second-youngest player in the Open Era to win his first six opening matches in Men's Singles main draws at the Internazionali d’Italia, older only than Mats Wilander (1982-1988). Hospitable.#IBI25 | @InteBNLdItalia @atptour @ATPMediaInfo pic.twitter.com/Kr3myVUS2U
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) May 10, 2025

Jannik Sinner vs. Jesper de Jong Comparison

Jannik Sinner	Category	Jesper de Jong
1	Ranking	93
270-80	Career W-L	6-11
7-0	YTD W-L	4-3
19	Career Titles	0
3	Grand Slams	0
1	YTD Titles	0

Jannik Sinner vs. Jesper de Jong Prediction

Sinner is the clear favorite heading into his third-round clash against Jesper de Jong at the 2025 Italian Open. Having already defeated de Jong in straight sets at the 2024 Australian Open, Sinner’s dominance is evident. While de Jong has shown promise, including a notable victory over 25th seed Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, Sinner is far ahead.

Prediction: Jannik Sinner in straight sets