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Sinner Beats Norrie, Extends 20-Match Streak, Demands Schedule Change

4/29/2026

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Sinner Advances

Jannik Sinner defeated Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
The win extended Sinner’s Masters 1000 winning streak to 20 consecutive matches.
Sinner said matches that finish after midnight force him to sleep at 4-5 a.m., prompting him to call for schedule changes.
Despite a 45-year-high pollen alert, Sinner showed no discomfort and will face either Vit Kopriva or 19-year-old Spanish wild-card Rafael Jodar next.

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Officials Enforce

Tournament officials invoked the 2025 ATP/WTA rule that bans matches starting after 11 p.m. without approval.
Rafael Jodar’s 1:00 a.m. finish prompted organizers to schedule his next match at 4 p.m. for recovery.
Jannik Sinner received a rare 11 a.m. start on Tuesday, deviating from typical afternoon slots.
Wednesday’s quarterfinal is set for 4 p.m. to avoid post-midnight conclusions and protect player nutrition, treatment and sleep.

History

Historical Context

The 2025 French Open, held 25 May-8 June at Roland Garros, featured a historic final where Carlos Alcaraz beat Jannik Sinner in five sets lasting 5 hours 29 minutes, the tournament’s longest final. It was the first Grand Slam men’s final decided by a 10-point super tiebreak, a rule added in 2022, and the first major final contested by two players born in the 2000s.

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Sinner Advances

Jannik Sinner defeated Cameron Norrie 6-2, 7-5 to advance to the Madrid Open quarter-finals.
The win extended Sinner’s Masters 1000 winning streak to 20 consecutive matches.
Sinner said matches that finish after midnight force him to sleep at 4-5 a.m., prompting him to call for schedule changes.
Despite a 45-year-high pollen alert, Sinner showed no discomfort and will face either Vit Kopriva or 19-year-old Spanish wild-card Rafael Jodar next.

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