Jannik Sinner is on the verge of making history by potentially winning his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title at the Madrid Open. The tournament takes place from April 26 to May 7, 2026. In the semifinals, Sinner defeated Arthur Fils with a score of 6-2, 6-4.
Sinner’s victory marks his 22nd straight match win. He has established himself as a dominant force in the ATP rankings, particularly during this clay-court season. With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined due to injury, Sinner is now the clear favorite to secure another title.
Key facts:
- Sinner aims to become the first player since 1990 to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
- Fils ended a nine-match winning streak after losing to Sinner.
- Fils has risen to No. 17 in the ATP Live Rankings after his semifinal performance.
Arthur Fils acknowledged Sinner’s skill, stating, “He’s a great champion.” He also remarked that great tennis isn’t enough to defeat such an opponent. Fils noted, “I had to get used to his ball speed,” highlighting Sinner’s challenging playing style.
In other news, Emma Raducanu has returned to work with coach Andrew Richardson ahead of the Internazionali BNL d’Italia. Raducanu last competed at Indian Wells, where she lost to Amanda Anisimova in just 52 minutes.
The final match for the Madrid Open is scheduled for May 1, and many observers expect Sinner to continue his impressive form. If he wins, he will further solidify his place among tennis legends.
