Jannik Sinner ended Arthur Fils’ nine-match winning streak with a decisive victory at the Madrid Open. He defeated Fils 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final, demonstrating his strength as the world No. 1.
Sinner advanced to his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 final. The match lasted 87 minutes, during which Fils struggled significantly. He served under 50% and lost 43% of points in his games.
Fils faced six break points and was broken three times by Sinner, who did not face any break points himself. This match marked a significant moment for both players.
Fils praised Sinner after the match, calling him a “great champion” and acknowledging his impressive form since Indian Wells. Sinner reciprocated the sentiment, stating, “He’s one of the best players in the world at the moment.”
With this win, Sinner leads their head-to-head series 2-0. Fils rose to No. 17 in the PIF ATP Live Rankings following this match.
Looking ahead, Sinner will meet either Alexander Blockx or Alexander Zverev in the final, aiming to become the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
