Sinner dominates Zverev to be crowned in Madrid and make history

Pedro de Pablos | 3 May 2026 | 17.14

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Jannik Sinner has dominated Alexander Zverev in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 to claim a new title and continue making history. The world number one has become the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1000, and he did it in style, crushing the German player 6-1 6-2 in just 57 minutes of play.

While Sinner approached perfection with his game, Alexander Zverev played his worst match in recent weeks, leading to a one-sided match from the first minute. The difference in level between them was huge, reflected in a scoreline that left no room for misinterpretation, showcasing why currently no one can challenge Jannik, especially after the withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz due to his elbow injury. Following this title, Rome and Roland Garros await, the only two major tournaments missing from his list of achievements.

Sinner crushes unrecognizable Zverev in the first set

The match began in the worst possible way for Zverev, feeling Sinner's pressure from the very first service game. The Italian's strong performance and Zverev's unforced errors led to an early break putting Jannik ahead 3-0. The most concerning aspect for the German was not just the score but the overall sensations as well, with the world number one seeming several levels above him in all aspects.

The situation worsened as Zverev couldn't get a ball in play. He was completely out of focus mentally, resulting in a 5-0 lead in just 17 minutes. There was no match between the two players in the first set, although 'Sascha' managed to wake up in time to win a service game, gain some confidence, and avoid a bagel. However, this reaction wasn't enough to break Sinner's serve, who closed out the first set 6-1 in 25 minutes.

Sinner leaves no chance for Zverev and adds Madrid to his list of achievements

The second set started with Zverev holding serve for the second time in the match, briefly putting him ahead for the first time. Yet, his joy was short-lived as he once again found himself overwhelmed by Sinner's aggressiveness, losing another break in the third game. On top of that, Sinner displayed unyielding serving, ending any hopes of a comeback for 'Sascha.'

The German player threw in the towel completely, conceding his serve once more, handing the title on a silver platter to Sinner, who continues to break records at a staggering pace. The world number one has achieved what no one had done before, striking fear into his rivals for the remaining two major tournaments on the clay court circuit. Jannik had stated his intention to make a mark this year on his less favored surface, and boy, is he delivering. Hats off.

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