Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the 2026 Madrid Open final with a score of 6-1, 6-2, marking Sinner's first Madrid title and his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory.
Key points
Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev in the 2026 Madrid Open final
Sinner won the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2
This was Sinner's first Madrid title
Sinner achieved his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 victory
He is the first player to win five consecutive titles at this level
Jannik SinnerAlexander Zverev2026 Madrid OpenATP
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images for Laver Cup
Alexander Zverev was beaten convincingly by Jannik Sinner in the 2026 Madrid Open final.
Sinner won the match in straight sets, 6-1, 6-2, picking up his first Madrid title and a fifth straight ATP Masters 1000 victory.
The Italian also became the first player to win five consecutive titles at this level since the format began.
Zverev struggled to get into the match and has now lost nine times in a row to Sinner, without a win since 2023.
The German was far from his best, and former British player Colin Fleming noted that Zverev’s chances of winning his first major title may have taken a hit.
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for ITF
Photo by Clive Brunskill/Getty Images for ITF
Colin Fleming shares his thoughts on Zverev’s Madrid Open loss
Speaking to Sky Sports, Fleming said: “I feel a bit gutted for Zverev in a way. As good as Sinner was, Zverev just didn’t perform.
“It’s strange in a way because the first point of the match was one of Zverev’s best points. I thought he was up for this today. He pinned him in the backhand corner.
“Then he lost the next four points and then played a really poor first service game and got broken and I honestly felt the match was over.
“At 2-0 in the first set he looked completely deflated. His main driver is to win a Grand Slam and unfortunately for Zverev it felt looked like he took a big step further away from that today and that is going to be pretty tough for him to come to terms with.”
Alexander Zverev matches 2007 record after Madrid Open final loss
Sinner’s nine-match win streak over Zverev is now the joint-longest against a fellow top-five player.
Q&A
What was the score of the 2026 Madrid Open final between Sinner and Zverev?
Jannik Sinner won the final against Alexander Zverev with a score of 6-1, 6-2.
How many consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles has Jannik Sinner won?
Jannik Sinner has won five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles.
What significance does Sinner's victory have in ATP history?
Sinner's victory is significant as he became the first player to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles since the format was established.
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