The Italian is also chashing a sixth-consecutive title at that level and a 29th straight victory having not lost a match since a three-set defeat to Jakub Mensik in Doha three-months ago. Ruud meanwhile will hope to cause a huge upset and win just a second Masters title of his career.
And while Sky Sports where building up to the match – presenter Gigi Salmon issued an apology while alongside Tim Henman and Laura Robson.
She said: “I just want to make a quick apology after someone made a rude gesture which they shouldn’t have been making behind Tim [Henman] just now.
“And it wasn’t Tim doing the gesture but he’s now gone.”
Sinner heads into the final having already broken several records. The world No.1 is the only player in ATP history to win the first four Masters events of the year.
The Italian has won Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo and Madrid so far in 2026. The 24-year-old has not lost a match at Masters level since Shanghai in October last year when he was forced to retire against Tallon Griekspoor.
And Sinner was pushed to his physical limits in the Rome semi-finals against Daniil Medvedev during a rain delayed match which spread over two-days.
Afterwards, he revealed the unusual psychological challenge of restarting such a finely balanced contest after the delay.
He said: “It was a very different challenge – a tough challenge, to be honest. Usually during the night I never struggle to sleep, but this night was not easy. When you’re in the third set, nearly done, but you still have to show up again, you never know what’s going to happen.
“It’s basically a new start to the match. There are nerves again. But I’m very happy with how I handled the situation. Very happy to be back in the final. Tomorrow is going to be another very tough day, but I’m very happy this match is finally over. It was a very long one.”