Jannik Sinner wins Madrid Open: Record of 5 consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes to make history in world tennis at the Madrid Open final.
Jannik Sinner continued to assert his dominance in the world of tennis with a crushing victory over Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open final. In just 58 minutes, the Italian player subdued his opponent to become the first male player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
A dominant performance in 58 minutes.
Entering the final in superb form, Sinner quickly imposed his style of play with powerful and precise groundstrokes. The world number one's dominance left Alexander Zverev with almost no chance to compete. In the opening set, Sinner surged ahead to lead 5-0, while Zverev only managed to win two points in his first two service games.
The scenario in the second set didn't change much, with Zverev constantly struggling in long rallies. Sinner capitalized on his opponent's mistakes to break serve in the third game, taking a 2-1 lead. With high spirits, he went on to secure another break to extend his lead to 5-2 before closing out the match with a convincing clean service game.
Career Golden Masters: Historical Milestones and Goals
Winning the Madrid Open helped Jannik Sinner conquer 8 out of 9 tournaments in the ATP Masters 1000 series. Currently, the only title missing from his collection is the Rome Masters. If he wins in his home country next week, Sinner will officially complete the “Career Golden Masters” – a feat only achieved by Novak Djokovic so far (with two completions).
Notably, Sinner's performance in this final was almost perfect. He successfully converted all four of his break point opportunities and did not allow his opponent a single break point chance throughout the entire match.
Detailed statistics of the final match
| Parameter | Jannik Sinner | Alexander Zverev |
|---|---|---|
| Half-time score | 6-1, 6-2 | But |
| Ace Point | 8 | 2 |
| Double error | 1 | 1 |
| First serve percentage | 29/39 (74%) | 27/35 (77%) |
| First serve | 27/29 (93%) | 14/27 (52%) |
| Second service point | 5/10 (50%) | 2/8 (25%) |
| Take advantage of break points. | 4/4 (100%) | 0/0 (0%) |
| Total points | 51/74 (69%) | 23/74 (31%) |
Overall, with his current dominant form, Jannik Sinner is not only maintaining his world number one ranking but is also setting new standards for modern tennis. The upcoming tournament in Rome will be the final test for the Italian player to equal the record of winning all Masters 1000 tournaments held by legend Novak Djokovic.
