Sinner advances to Madrid Open final after convincing victory over Fils
Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils in Madri’s Aberto semi-final. The world number 1 won 6/2 and 6/4 in a match played on the Manolo Santana court this Thursday. The Italian confirmed his favoritism and remains alive in the hunt for the Masters 1000 title.
Sinner controlled the pace from the start. Ele broke the Frenchman’s serve in the first game and kept the pressure on. Fils, who had a good campaign on clay, had difficulty returning the Italian’s deep balls. The opening set ended with an elastic score.
Sinner d. Arthur Fils 6-2 6-4 in Madrid
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Simply tremendous from Jannik.
He’s now reached the final of all 9 Masters events… the youngest man in history to do it.
27 consecutive wins in Masters events.
Won 54 of the last 56 sets he's played in Masters events… an outrageous… pic.twitter.com/MChXV94HZp
Sinner sets a strong pace in the first set
The Italian served well and won 70% of the points with the first serve. Ele converted three break points in the set. Fils made unforced errors in important moments and failed to return with consistency. Sinner closed the split at 6/2 after 35 minutes.
- Sinner won 49% of points receiving serve
- Fils hit 4 aces against his rival’s 3
- Italiano scored 88% on the first service
The game won in balance in the second set. Fils held serve in the first games and threatened. Sinner, however, kept his cool and broke at the right time. Ele managed the advantage until the end.
Francês reacts, but does not sustain pressure
Arthur Fils, 21 years old, entered the semi-final with good spirits after beating Jiri Lehecka in the quarter-finals. Ele looked for variations and took to the network at some points. The Frenchman saved early break points and prevented the game from ending quickly. Ainda thus, Sinner raised the bar on long exchanges.
The Italian converted the decisive break in the eighth game. Ele served for the game and closed at 6/4. The match lasted around an hour and 14 minutes. Sinner scored 45 service points compared to the opponent’s 35.
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Estatísticas highlight number 1 dominance
The winner of the confrontation led in almost all indicators. Ele committed fewer double faults and took better advantage of break opportunities. Fils struggled, but faced an opponent in top form.
Sinner reaches the decision with a positive streak on clay. Ele has not lost sets in several games of the tournament and shows consistency. The rival in the final will come from the duel between Alexander Blockx and Alexander Zverev.
Caminho from Fils to the semi-finals
The Frenchman is having a good time this season. Ele won the title in Barcelona a few weeks ago and has accumulated victories on clay. Em Madri, outperformed tough rivals before stopping at Sinner. The campaign reinforces its rise in the rankings.
Fils showed firepower on the forehand and good mobility. Ele pressed in the second set, but lacked precision in the decisive moments against the best in the world. The result keeps Sinner undefeated in several recent clashes.
Próximos steps into Italian
Aberto’s Madri final represents another step forward in Sinner’s season. Ele seeks the Masters 1000 title and can extend personal records. The Italian has already accumulated significant victories in 2026. The decision takes place this Saturday in the Spanish capital.
This Thursday’s game confirmed Sinner’s superiority on clay courts. Ele dictated the pace, exploited his rival’s flaws and avoided unnecessary risks. Fils leaves Madri with his head held high after a good performance.
