US EditionSinner and Zverev Set for Thrilling Madrid Open Showdown
- Alexander Zverev defeated Belgian Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5 in the Madrid Open semifinals, while Jannik Sinner beat Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 to advance to the final.
- Sinner continues a 22-match unbeaten streak after reaching all nine Masters 1000 finals, the youngest man to achieve this milestone; his run includes titles in Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo.
- Two-Time champion Zverev secured his spot in the final, overcoming Blockx's brave resistance across two sets; the Belgian had previously defeated Casper Ruud in the quarterfinals.
- On Sunday, Zverev faces Sinner, who has won their last eight meetings, including the last five in straight sets, in pursuit of a fifth consecutive Masters title.
- Victory in Madrid and the next Masters event in Rome would make Sinner only the fourth man after Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, and Roger Federer to complete a sweep of all Masters titles.
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The first final on the land of Madrid, the fourth consecutive in 2026, the fifth if we consider only the Masters 1000. The 350th victory of his career in the main circuit, the 22nd consecutive and the 27th if we count only the Masters 1000. These are impressive numbers those of Jannik Sinner after the semifinal in Madrid won against Arthur Fils. But now there is the most important match: the final against Alexander Zverev, tennis player who Sinn…
For the sixth time Alexander Zverev moved into a semi-final this year, the tennis player now reaches the final for the first time. He succeeded in Madrid, which only Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal did before.
Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev advance to Madrid final
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner recorded his 22nd consecutive victory and second-seeded Alexander Zverev also won his semifinal match on Friday to set up a top-flight title-match pairing at the Mutua Madrid Open.
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