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Sinner Wins Fifth Straight Masters 1000, Beats Zverev

5/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Jannik Sinner became the first man to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by beating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 at the Madrid Open.
The victory extended Sinner’s winning streak to 23 matches, his ninth straight win over Zverev.
With the Madrid win, Sinner can complete the Career Golden Masters by winning the Rome tournament.
Zverev, a two-time Madrid champion, praised Sinner’s play and said the match was very hard.

History

Historical Context

Novak Djokovic’s 2015 season set a benchmark when he captured a record six ATP Masters 1000 titles, winning five consecutively and ending the year on a 30-match streak. In 2024 Jannik Sinner mirrored that dominance by clinching Madrid and extending a 23-match Masters run, positioning him to join Djokovic as the sole player with a Career Golden Masters.

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Story summary

Jannik Sinner became the first man to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 tournaments by beating Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 at the Madrid Open.
The victory extended Sinner’s winning streak to 23 matches, his ninth straight win over Zverev.
With the Madrid win, Sinner can complete the Career Golden Masters by winning the Rome tournament.
Zverev, a two-time Madrid champion, praised Sinner’s play and said the match was very hard.

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