Jannik Sinner Sets New Record at 2026 ATP Madrid Open
Sinner Advances to Final with Dominant Performance
Jannik Sinner has made headlines by reaching the final of the 2026 ATP Madrid Open, showcasing his exceptional form by defeating France's Arthur Fils in the semi-finals on May 1 at the Manolo Santana Stadium. The Italian star secured a straight-sets victory with scores of 6-2, 6-4, completing the match in just one hour and 27 minutes. Sinner took only 27 minutes to clinch the first set and followed it up with a 48-minute second set to book his spot in the final. He will face either second seed Alexander Zverev or unseeded Alexander Blockx in the championship match scheduled for May 3.
Historic Achievement for Sinner
Jannik Sinner Creates History
Sinner has now reached the finals of all nine ATP Masters tournaments, becoming only the fourth player to achieve this remarkable milestone, joining the ranks of tennis legends Novak Djokovic, Roger Federer, and Rafael Nadal. At just 24 years old, he is the youngest player to accomplish this feat and the first to do so before turning 25, breaking a record previously held by Djokovic since 2013.
Youngest Players To Reach All Nine ATP Masters 1000 Tournament Finals| Player | Age | Year |
| Jannik Sinner | 24 Years, 256 days | Madrid Open 2026 |
| Novak Djokovic | 25 Years, 139 days | Shanghai Open 2013 |
| Rafael Nadal | 27 Years, 69 days | Cincinnati Open 2013 |
| Roger Federer | 30 Years, 91 Days | Paris Open 2013 |
Additionally, Sinner has achieved this milestone in the fewest tournaments, marking this event as only his 41st appearance in the main draw of a Masters 1000 competition. This victory also marks his 350th win at the ATP level, achieved in 438 matches, making him the second-fastest player to reach this landmark after Nadal.
Sinner's Impressive Season Continues
Sinner's Dream Start To The Season
Furthermore, Sinner is now the fifth player in history to reach the finals of five consecutive ATP Masters tournaments, following Djokovic and Nadal. He has won the last four ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, including the 2025 Paris Masters, Indian Wells Open, Miami Open, and Monte Carlo Open in 2026. A victory in the final would make him the first player ever to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments and to win each of the first four events in a single year. This year, Sinner has achieved an impressive 22 consecutive wins in ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, ranking as the third-best start to a season, trailing only Djokovic's records. Overall, he has a remarkable 27-match winning streak at this level, which is the fourth-longest in history.