Alexander Zverev ended Jannik Sinner's reign over the Masters 1000 series. The German claimed his third Madrid title with a commanding 6-2, 6-4 victory over the world number one, snapping an eight-match losing streak against the Italian.
Zverev was ruthless from the opening game, dictating play with powerful groundstrokes and a first serve that Sinner could never solve. The first set lasted barely half an hour, with Zverev breaking twice to race through 6-2. In the second set, Sinner showed more resistance, but a crucial break at 3-2 gave Zverev the cushion he needed to serve out the championship.
The third Madrid crown places Zverev in elite company. Only Rafael Nadal (five titles), Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic (three each) had previously lifted the trophy three or more times at the Caja Mágica. At 29, the German proved he remains one of the most formidable players on tour across all surfaces.
For Sinner, the dream of five consecutive Masters 1000 titles comes to an end. The Italian had won in Paris-Bercy 2025, followed by Indian Wells, Miami and Monte-Carlo this year. Despite the defeat, he made history as the fourth player and the youngest to reach the final at all nine Masters 1000 events, joining Nadal, Djokovic and Federer.
The rivalry, now at 9-5 in Sinner's favor, has gained a new dimension. The tour moves to Rome and Roland-Garros, where both players will look to make their mark on clay once more.
