Jannik Sinner shares update on fitness ahead of Madrid Open

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Jannik Sinner heads into the 2026 Madrid Open as the top seed and clear favourite to take home the title.

Those odds got a big boost after both Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of the tournament.

There was some talk that Sinner might also decide to sit this one out, but he’s made the trip to Madrid and is aiming for his fifth straight Masters 1000 win.

Sinner spoke with Sky Sport ahead of the event to discuss how he’s feeling physically before play gets underway.

Sinner says he’s feeling good ahead of the Madrid Open

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“Physically, I feel pretty good, just a bit tired, but that’s to be expected,” he said (translated from Italian).

The world number one is keen to break new ground in Madrid, having struggled at the event throughout his career.

“Not having played last year, Madrid is an opportunity to figure out how to improve in a tournament where I’ve never gone beyond the quarter-finals,” said Sinner.

“Especially on this surface, I’ve always tried to get better.

“This year, after two or three days on clay, I felt pretty good.

“Even though here in Madrid the playing conditions are different: the ball is very fast, and you control it a bit less.”

Sinner continued, suggesting that he isn’t getting carried away, despite his impressive ATP Tour form.

His closest challenger remains Alcaraz who won 40 consecutive matches before being beaten by Gael Monfils at Indian Wells.

Sinner’s Madrid Open path looks favourable

Sinner begins his campaign with a second-round bye and will face either Benjamin Bonzi or Titouan Droguet in his opening match.