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Jannik Sinner is fully aware that he could make a commanding statement by becoming the champion at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Not only to add a new title to his record and establish himself as the world number 1, but also to achieve something that no other player has ever accomplished: winning 5 consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments.

Any doubts Jannik Sinner may have had about whether to compete in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 may have been dispelled when he realized that he has a unique opportunity to inscribe his name in golden letters in tennis history. In an individual sport like this, records carry a lot of weight and end up becoming a driving force for motivation and a guiding thread in the careers of top players. The 24-year-old Italian could achieve something at the Caja Mágica that not even many of the greatest players in history could aspire to.

Nadal and Djokovic were the only ones to win 4 Masters 1000 in a row, but they failed to get the fifth

Having the ability to string together victories in several Masters 1000 tournaments represents a monumental challenge, very difficult to achieve due to the physical and mental demands of these events and the existing level of competition. Sinner is aware that his rivalry with Alcaraz leaves little room for personal empires and that competition may intensify in the coming years as young promises become realities. Therefore, having won 4 consecutive Masters 1000 titles is a key aspect when gearing up for the assault on the Mutua Madrid Open 2026.

If it is already difficult to win more than one consecutive Masters 1000, imagine five. In fact, the Italian has already become the third player since 1990 (when the ATP calendar has a structure similar to the current one with 9 tournaments like the current Masters 1000) to win 4 titles of this category consecutively. Previously, only Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic had achieved it, up to three times. The most astonishing fact is that the one from San Candido has accomplished it by dropping fewer sets. But, what prevented Rafa and Nole from achieving the coveted grand slam?

Rafael Nadal: Champion in Madrid, Rome, Canada, and Cincinnati, in 2013

The Spaniard was immense during that competitive stretch, conceding only 6 sets in those four tournaments and securing epic triumphs that will always be remembered, such as his win over Djokovic in the semifinals of the Canada tournament, a remarkable victory against Ferrer in Madrid, a comeback against Gulbis in Rome, and the match he won against Federer in the quarterfinals of Cincinnati. He sought the fifth in Shanghai, where he was defeated by Del Potro with a score of 6-2, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic: Champion in Shanghai and Paris (2013), Indian Wells and Miami (2014)

The Serbian started that winning streak by clinching victory in the third-set tiebreak against Del Potro in the final of the tournament held in China, while in Paris, he had an easy time, facing a challenge only against Isner in the second round and being pushed by a great Ferrer in the final, whom he defeated 7-5, 7-5. It can be said that the Serbian came very close to the 5 Masters 1000 because, in between, he also won the ATP Finals.

The following year, in California and Florida, he pulled off some magic to win the final against Federer in Indian Wells and beat Nadal in the Miami final. His fifth Masters 1000 title was thwarted in Monte Carlo by Federer, who defeated him in the semifinals 7-5, 6-4.

Novak Djokovic: Champion in Paris (2014), Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo (2015)

He did not drop a set in the French capital and went on to win the ATP Finals again, laying the groundwork for what would be one of his best years on the circuit. Champion in the first three Masters 1000 of 2015, the Serbian was an absolute force, but he chose to skip the Madrid tournament that year, thus abruptly ending a streak that he would later continue in Rome. It seemed like the year he was invincible at Roland Garros, but he succumbed in the final to Wawrinka. Therefore, it was not an opponent who prevented the grand slam, but rather Djokovic's fatigue and caution that did.

Novak Djokovic: Champion in Shanghai, Paris (2015), Indian Wells, and Miami (2016)

He was an absolute juggernaut at that time, with a flawless tennis that made him seem invincible. He did not drop a single set in Shanghai, faced challenges against Berdych and Wawrinka in Paris, and in the following year, showcased top-level tennis in the first two Masters 1000 events of the season. Novak seemed unstoppable, but in Monte Carlo, he suffered one of those incomprehensible defeats, in the first round against Jiri Vesely. Just a hiccup, as he demonstrated by subsequently winning in Madrid and reaching the final in Rome, before claiming the title at Roland Garros.

This is a recap of the four instances in history where a player was in a position to win five Masters 1000 consecutively. As you can see, it is not something easily achieved and always becomes part of a historical legacy for those who accomplish it. It is no wonder that Jannik Sinner has viewed his participation in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 as a golden opportunity to leave his indelible mark on the annals of this sport.

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