Sinner dismantles Zverev to win Madrid Open, set Masters title record
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Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles finals match against Alexander Zverev at the Madrid Open on May 3.
Jannik Sinner celebrates with the trophy after winning the men’s singles finals match against Alexander Zverev at the Madrid Open
MADRID – World number one Jannik Sinner dispatched Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on May 3 to win the Madrid Open for the first time.
The Italian claimed a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title and stretched his winning streak to 23 matches with a superb display in the Spanish capital.
Only greats Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had managed to win four titles at this level in a row. I’ll never be able to compare myself to Rafa, Novak and Roger, what they’ve achieved is incredible – over 10 or 15 years,” Sinner told Movistar.
“I’m trying to make my own mark, but I’m doing it for myself, I don’t play for the records, I’m just putting myself in a position to succeed.”Today I played very, very solid tennis. Sascha didn’t play very well today, but if I don’t get a break or two right away and stay out in front, his legs get going and he gains a bit of confidence, especially here on this court,” he continued.
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