Jannik Sinner has firmly established himself as the frontrunner for the French Open after a dominant title run at the Madrid Open, where he dismantled Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in just 57 minutes.
The World No.1’s latest triumph adds to an extraordinary streak. He is now the first player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and the first to sweep the opening four Masters events in a single season. His form heading into Roland Garros borders on relentless — 13 straight sets won, nine consecutive match victories, and 65 successive service holds without being broken.
Sinner’s consistency has been equally staggering. He has won 28 matches in a row at Masters level, 56 of his last 58 sets, and 45 of his previous 47 matches overall — numbers that underline his growing dominance on tour.
“I started the match very well, breaking straightaway,” Sinner said. “He wasn’t playing his best tennis, so I tried to stay aggressive. Winning another title like this means a lot — it’s been an incredible tournament.”
One-sided final dominance
The final itself was a mismatch. Sinner converted all four break-point opportunities, did not face a single break point on his own serve, and won 93 per cent of his first-serve points. From the baseline, he dictated rallies with precision and pace, never allowing Zverev to find rhythm.
Racing to a 5-0 lead early, Sinner effectively ended the contest within minutes before sealing victory with another break and a comfortable hold. The win also extended his head-to-head record against Zverev to 10-4.
History within reach
Sinner has now lifted eight of the nine ATP Masters 1000 titles, with only the Italian Open missing from his collection. He will have a chance to complete the Career Golden Masters on home soil in Rome — a milestone achieved only by Novak Djokovic.
With momentum, confidence, and history on his side, Sinner heads into Paris as the player everyone else will be chasing.
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