Sinner crushes Zverev in 58 minutes to claim historic fifth straight Masters 1000 title at Madrid
Synopsis
Sinner didn't just win at Madrid — he obliterated Zverev in 58 minutes to become the first player since 1990 to claim five straight Masters 1000 titles. With nine of the nine Masters events now in his collection, only Rome stands between the Italian and an exclusive Golden Masters club alongside Djokovic.
Key Takeaways
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in 58 minutes at the Mutua Madrid Open on 3 May .
The victory marks Sinner's fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title — a first since the series began in 1990 .
Sinner won 93 per cent of first-serve points and converted all four break points while facing none on his own serve.
This is Sinner's ninth Masters 1000 title overall and extends his unbeaten run since October .
He is one title away from completing the Career Golden Masters; the Rome Masters offers his next opportunity.
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner dismantled Alexander Zverev in a dominant display at the Mutua Madrid Open on 3 May, securing the men's singles crown with a commanding 6-1, 6-2 victory in just 58 minutes. The triumph marks a watershed moment in modern tennis: Sinner becomes the first player since the ATP Masters 1000 series began in 1990 to capture five consecutive titles at this elite level.
A masterclass in efficiency
The Italian's performance was surgical in its precision. Sinner broke Zverev's serve early and never allowed the German to find his rhythm, converting all four break points he created while defending his own serve flawlessly. His first-serve efficiency was particularly striking, winning 93 per cent of those points and dictating rallies from the baseline with clinical accuracy.
Extending the extraordinary run
This Madrid crown is Sinner's ninth Masters 1000 title overall and caps a remarkable stretch that began following his retirement from the Shanghai Masters in October. Since then, the 24-year-old has claimed titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and now Madrid — dropping only a handful of sets across these tournaments. Notably, he also became the first player to win the season's opening four Masters 1000 events, having earlier completed the 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set before defeating Carlos Alcaraz in Monte-Carlo.
What Sinner said
"I started the match very well, breaking straightaway. He was not playing his best tennis today, so I just tried to go with my front foot and I'm very happy obviously about the level I'm playing. Incredible winning another title like this, that means a lot to me. It's been another incredible tournament," Sinner told ATP after the final.
The Golden Masters beckons
Sinner now stands on the cusp of an even rarer achievement: completing the Career Golden Masters — winning all nine Masters 1000 events in a calendar year — a feat accomplished only by Novak Djokovic. With one title still missing from his collection, the upcoming Rome Masters offers him the chance to etch his name alongside the Serbian legend on home soil.
Point of View
Djokovic, and Medvedev still in the draw is not a hot streak — it is dominance. The Golden Masters is no longer a hypothetical; it is a single Rome final away. If he claims it, Djokovic's exclusive club gets its first member in nearly two decades.
NationPress
10 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of the Madrid Open men's singles final?
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in 58 minutes on 3 May. It was a one-sided contest in which Sinner broke Zverev's serve early and never allowed him to recover.
Why is Sinner's fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title historic?
Sinner is the first player since the ATP Masters 1000 series began in 1990 to win five straight titles at this elite level. This achievement underscores his dominance across different surfaces and opponents.
How many Masters 1000 titles does Sinner now have?
The Madrid title is Sinner's ninth Masters 1000 crown overall. He has won all nine Masters events at least once, leaving only one missing from a complete Career Golden Masters collection.
What is the Career Golden Masters, and who else has won it?
The Career Golden Masters is achieved by winning all nine ATP Masters 1000 events in a calendar year. Only Novak Djokovic has completed this feat. Sinner needs the Rome Masters title to join him.
When and where will Sinner have his next chance at the Golden Masters?
Sinner will compete at the Rome Masters on home soil, where he can become only the second player ever to complete the Career Golden Masters if he wins the title.
