The victory of the Italian Jannik Sinner before the German Alexander Zverevby 6-1 and 6-2, became, at 58 minutes long, the shortest in the twenty-four editions played throughout the history of the Madrid Masters 1000. The triumph of number one in the world against the German, two-time champion, he surpasses, in brevity and in less playing time, the one the Spaniard won in 2022 Carlos Alcarazprecisely against Zverev, whom he beat 6-3 and 6-1. Furthermore, this 2026 was the one that needed the fewest games to determine the champion.
Sinner imposes its absolute dominance in Madrid
Without discussion and with an obvious distance from his rival, the German Alexander Zverevthe Italian Jannik Sinner took another step in his journey, won for the first time in the Magic Box (6-1 and 6-2) and became the first player to win five Masters 1000 consecutively, from Paris 2025 to Madrid 2026.
There was no battle in a final that reflected that the San Candido tennis player is out of reach of most opponents. Only Carlos Alcaraz questions the dominance of the transalpine. The rest, for now, are light years away. It was seen in Madrid.
Zverev, without response to the world number one
Just the body language of Alexander Zverev It reflected resignation, just like his statements in the previous one, after reaching the final. The German has won four times against Jannik Sinnerbut “Shasha” himself remembered that it was a long time ago and that the eight most recent ones, before this one in Madrid, were for the number one in the worldwho has not lost a match since Doha in February.
The Italian has won all his matches on clay so far in 2026. Jannik Sinner He already has the eighth of the nine Masters 1000 of the calendar in his pocket and maintains an impressive streak towards Roland Garros.
An unstoppable streak heading to Roland Garros
With his sights set on Paris, the Italian’s dominance is complete. He has now won 23 consecutive matches since losing to the Czech Jakub Mensik in Doha. He only has two defeats in 2026, including that of Novak Djokovic in Australia.
In tournaments Masters 1000has accumulated 28 consecutive victories from Paris to Madrid, after also conquering Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. A performance that places him as the big favorite on the clay tour.
A final without history from the first place
There was no game almost from the beginning. The lack of conviction Alexander Zverev added to his constant mistakes. In a few minutes, Jannik Sinner He already dominated first place 5-0. The German failed in all registers: volleys, forehands, backhands and even with his usually reliable serve.
Zverev, a two-time champion in Madrid, did not find rhythm or long exchanges. The Italian resolved everything with authority.
Sinner breaks records and expands his legacy
The final, starring the first and second seeds, awarded Jannik Sinner his twenty-eighth title on the circuit and the ninth in the category Masters 1000. Furthermore, he became the first Italian to win in the Magic Box.
He closed his victory in less than one hour, 58 minutes, and confirmed his dominance on the circuit while awaiting his next challenge in Rome.
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