The victory of the Italian Jannik Sinner against the German Alexander Zverev, by 6-1 and 6-2, became, with 58 minutes duration, the most short in the twenty-four editions disputed throughout the history of the Masters 1000 of Madrid. The triumph of the world's number one against the German, twice champion, beats in shortness and in less playing time, the one who in 2022 won the Spanish Carlos Alcaraz, pre specifically against Zverev, whom he beaten by 6-3 and 6-1. In addition, this 2026, was the one that needed the fewest games to determine the champion.

Sinner imposes its absolute domination in Madrid

Without discussion and with an obvious distance from his rival, the German Alexander Zverev, the Italian Jannik Sinner took one step in his journey, won by first time in the Magic Box (6-1 and 6-2) and became the first player to win five Masters 1000 consecutively, from Paris 2025 to Madrid 2026.

There was no battle in a final that reflected that the San Candido tennis player is out of the reach of most people ios. Only Carlos Alcaraz questions the domination of the transalpine. The rest, for now, are light years away. It was seen in Madrid.

Zverev, no response to the number one in the world

Only Alexander Zverev's body language reflected resignation, just like his manifestations in the pre-match, after reaching the final. The German has won four times to Jannik Sinner , but “Shasha” himself remembered that it was a long time ago and that the eight most recent, before this Madrid, were for the world's number one, who hasn't lost a game since Doha, in February.

The Italian has won all his clay matches so far 2026. Jannik Sinner already has the eighth of the nine Masters 1000 on the calendar in his pocket and maintains an imposing streak heading to Roland Garros.

An unstoppable streak heading to Roland Garros

With his eyes on Paris, the dominance of the Italian is total. He has already 23 matches won consecutively since who lost to the Czech Jakub Mensik in Doha. He only has two defeats in 2026, including Novak Djokovic in Australia.

In Masters 1000 tournaments, he accumulates 28 consecutive victories from Paris to Madrid, after conquering Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. A performance that places him as the great favorite on the clay tour.

A final without history since the first set

There was almost no match since the beginning. Alexander Zverev's lack of conviction added to his constant errors. In a few minutes, Jannik Sinner He already dominated the first set by 5-0. The German failed in all the registers: volleys, forehands, backhands and even with his usually reliable serve.

Zverev, two time champion in Madrid, did not find rhythm nor long exchanges. Everything was resolved by the Italian with authority.

Sinner breaks records and expands his legacy

The final, starring the first and second seed, awarded Jannik Sinner his twenty-eighth title on the circuit and ninth category Masters 1000. In addition, he became the first Italian to win in the Magic Box.

He closed his victory in less than an hour, 58 minutes, and confirmed his dominance on the circuit while waiting for his next challenge in Rome.