We delve deeply into which opponents the favorites for the title in Rome will face in each round, paying special attention to Sinner, Djokovic, and Jódar.
Alexander Zverev
The German's attitude today in the Madrid final against Sinner is generating a wave of criticism for having entered the match already defeated.
The German tennis player was very self-critical of the level he showed in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 against the Italian player, stating that he is above the rest of the circuit.
We reveal the highlights of what was experienced at the Caja Mágica during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 and how it could influence future events.
Jannik Sinner has come close to perfection to overwhelm Alexander Zverev in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Although the German tennis player has admitted in a press conference that he would have lost to anyone due to the poor level he displayed, the numbers don’t lie, and the score received by the world number one has been 9.79, the highest in history since this record has been kept in 2022.
Jannik Sinner just recorded the highest performance rating since the records started in 2022.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 3, 2026
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 vs Zverev - Madrid 2026 - 9.79
𝐃𝐣𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜 vs Sinner - Turin 2023 - 9.72
𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳 vs Fils - Doha 2026 - 9.68
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 vs Tiafoe - Miami 2026 - 9.65… pic.twitter.com/TS4d7wrYYs
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Alexander Zverev has maintained composure after losing to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, apologizing to the fans during the trophy ceremony. "I am very sorry for the final, it was not my best day. Congratulations to Jannik, by far the best player in the world right now. Neither you nor your team give us any chances, so I hope you take a break at least in Roland Garros. Thanks to those who make this tournament possible, to the people for filling the court in all my matches, and to all the people who work behind the scenes. See you next year, thank you."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así ha sido el discurso de Zverev tras perder la final de Madrid contra Sinner
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Jannik Sinner has made history after defeating Alexander Zverev and lifting the title at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The world number one has become the first tennis player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles (Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid). Moreover, to date, no one had managed to win the first four Masters 1000 tournaments of the year in the same season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble récord que ha batido Sinner tras su victoria en Madrid
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The number one left no option for the German tennis player, to win his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 and demonstrate why he is the fittest tennis player on the circuit.
We delve deeply into which opponents the favorites for the title in Rome will face in each round, paying special attention to Sinner, Djokovic, and Jódar.
We reveal the highlights of what was experienced at the Caja Mágica during the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 and how it could influence future events.
The German's attitude today in the Madrid final against Sinner is generating a wave of criticism for having entered the match already defeated.
Jannik Sinner has come close to perfection to overwhelm Alexander Zverev in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. Although the German tennis player has admitted in a press conference that he would have lost to anyone due to the poor level he displayed, the numbers don’t lie, and the score received by the world number one has been 9.79, the highest in history since this record has been kept in 2022.
Jannik Sinner just recorded the highest performance rating since the records started in 2022.
— The Tennis Letter (@TheTennisLetter) May 3, 2026
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 vs Zverev - Madrid 2026 - 9.79
𝐃𝐣𝐨𝐤𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐜 vs Sinner - Turin 2023 - 9.72
𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐳 vs Fils - Doha 2026 - 9.68
𝐒𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 vs Tiafoe - Miami 2026 - 9.65… pic.twitter.com/TS4d7wrYYs
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble dato que enaltece la actuación de Sinner ante Zverev en Madrid
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The German tennis player was very self-critical of the level he showed in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 against the Italian player, stating that he is above the rest of the circuit.
Alexander Zverev has maintained composure after losing to Jannik Sinner in the final of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, apologizing to the fans during the trophy ceremony. "I am very sorry for the final, it was not my best day. Congratulations to Jannik, by far the best player in the world right now. Neither you nor your team give us any chances, so I hope you take a break at least in Roland Garros. Thanks to those who make this tournament possible, to the people for filling the court in all my matches, and to all the people who work behind the scenes. See you next year, thank you."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así ha sido el discurso de Zverev tras perder la final de Madrid contra Sinner
[pixels-player]
Jannik Sinner has made history after defeating Alexander Zverev and lifting the title at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The world number one has become the first tennis player in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles (Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid). Moreover, to date, no one had managed to win the first four Masters 1000 tournaments of the year in the same season.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El increíble récord que ha batido Sinner tras su victoria en Madrid
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The number one left no option for the German tennis player, to win his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 and demonstrate why he is the fittest tennis player on the circuit.
We interviewed Ramón Punzano, a prestigious physiotherapist within the professional circuit who has been working privately with the German player since last March.
We reveal which tennis players will start as seeds and the potential matchups that could arise from the draw based on the current order for the Rome tournament.