MADRID — The incredible ascent of Jannik Sinner continues as the top-seeded Italian secured a remarkable 22nd consecutive victory by overcoming Arthur Fils with a score of 6-2, 6-4, in the semifinals of the Madrid Open. This triumph marks Sinner’s inaugural appearance in the tournament’s final, where he is set to clash with third-seeded Alexander Zverev.
Zverev secured his place in the finals after a solid performance against Belgian player Alexander Blockx, winning 6-2, 7-5. This upcoming match will mark their fifth consecutive encounter at a Masters 1000 event, with Sinner previously having the upper hand over Zverev in their last four meetings held in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo, and notably without losing a single set.
“I am looking forward to playing Jannik again and anticipate a challenging match,” Zverev commented, highlighting the competitive spirit expected on Sunday. The German, familiar with the Madrid clay, will draw confidence from his experience, having reached the final here on four occasions and claiming victory twice.
With his latest win, Sinner has reached a significant career milestone, as his 350th victory makes him the first male player born in the 2000s to achieve this feat. Reflecting on his performance, Sinner expressed satisfaction, stating, “I’m very happy about the overall performance today. I’m striving to deliver the best tennis possible. Today was a very good day in the office,” notably managing to fend off any break points against him during the semifinal.
This success places Sinner among an elite group of players, making him one of only four men, and the youngest, to reach the final in all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, joining the ranks of tennis legends Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.
On the women’s side, the final will showcase a clash between Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk, a highly anticipated matchup set for Saturday.
