Sinner outclasses Norrie 6-2, 7-5 at Madrid Open, extends 20-match winning streak
Synopsis
Sinner's Madrid march continues unabated. The world No. 1 dismantled Norrie in 87 minutes to extend his winning streak to 20 and inch closer to a historic five consecutive Masters 1000 titles. With his clay-court form peaking at the right time, the Italian looks unstoppable heading into the business end of the season.
Key Takeaways
Jannik Sinner defeated Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 in 87 minutes at the Madrid Open on Tuesday.
The victory extended Sinner's winning streak to 20 consecutive matches at ATP tour level and 25 straight wins in Masters 1000 events.
Sinner became only the second player after Novak Djokovic to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches in a single season.
He has claimed titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami , and Monte-Carlo this season, and can become the first to win five successive Masters 1000 titles if he wins Madrid.
Sinner will face either Rafael Jodar or Vit Kopriva in the quarterfinals.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open on Tuesday with a commanding 6-2, 7-5 victory over Cameron Norrie in 87 minutes at the Manolo Santana Stadium. The Italian's straight-sets triumph marked their first ATP Tour meeting and extended his remarkable run to 20 consecutive wins at tour level.
Dominant display in opening set
Sinner controlled the first set with precision, denying Norrie a single break-point opportunity while dictating rallies from the baseline. His baseline intensity and serve placement proved too much for the British player, who managed just 2 games in the opening frame.
Second-set wobble before recovery
The second set proved more competitive. Norrie clawed back into contention after Sinner dropped serve at 3-2, but the momentum proved fleeting. Serving at 5-5, Norrie faltered with a double fault at 15/30 and, despite saving two break-points, surrendered his service game. Sinner then held firm to seal the match.
Historic milestone in Masters 1000 run
The win placed Sinner in elite company, making him only the second player after Novak Djokovic (in 2011 and 2015) to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches in a single season. He has now extended his winning streak to 25 consecutive matches in Masters 1000 events, having claimed titles in Paris late last year and Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo this season.
Quarterfinal challenge ahead
Sinner will next face either Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar or Czech player Vit Kopriva. Victory in Madrid would position him to become the first player to clinch five successive Masters 1000 titles.
Sinner reflects on early start
Playing at an unusual early time slot, Sinner told ATP: "Quite unusual for me. I don't know the last time I played at 11, but for me, it doesn't matter what time. I try to do my best. We try to adapt ourselves, our bodies, and our minds. From my side, it was a good performance today." He added that the clay surface at Madrid makes it difficult to gauge performance: "This surface is very different from all the other surfaces, so it's quite tough to get the right feedback. Sometimes you feel like you are not playing your best, but from the outside it seems that you are."
Point of View
He is suffocating opponents. Twenty straight victories at tour level, five Masters titles in five months, and a clay-court form that suggests the French Open script is already written. Norrie's inability to manufacture a single break-point in the first set tells you everything about the gap between Sinner and the rest. The question is no longer whether he wins Madrid, but how many titles he accumulates before the season's end.
NationPress
1 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Jannik Sinner defeat Cameron Norrie at the Madrid Open?
Sinner won 6-2, 7-5 in 87 minutes, dominating the first set without allowing Norrie a break-point and holding firm in the second despite a brief service break at 3-2. This was their first ATP Tour meeting.
What is Sinner's current winning streak?
Sinner has extended his winning streak to 20 consecutive matches at ATP tour level and 25 straight victories in Masters 1000 events.
Can Sinner win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles?
Yes. Sinner has already won titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo this season. If he wins Madrid, he will become the first player ever to clinch five successive Masters 1000 titles.
Who will Sinner face in the Madrid Open quarterfinals?
Sinner will face either Spanish youngster Rafael Jodar or Czech player Vit Kopriva in the last-eight stage.
What historic milestone did Sinner reach with this win?
Sinner became only the second player after Novak Djokovic (2011, 2015) to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches in a single season.
