Sinner beats Zverev in 57 minutes and wins fifth consecutive Masters 1000 in Madrid
Italian tennis player Jannik Sinner won the 2016 Mutua Madrid Open with a dominant performance against Alexander Zverev. The final ended with a score of 6-1 and 6-2 in just 57 minutes, one of the fastest in the Italian’s career. The victory marked his first title in Madri and consolidated his meteoric rise in world tennis. Sinner presented consistent and devastating tennis from start to finish of the match. The absence of Carlos Alcaraz, out due to injury, elevated the Italian to the status of big favorite.
Domínio absolute on court Manolo Santana
Desde the first point, Sinner completely controlled the pace and actions of the match. Zverev remained back on the baseline, unable to dictate the game or find any response to the opponent’s powerful strikes. The Italian showed no complacency and maintained an unwavering intensity throughout the 57 minutes of the match. Sinner’s pressure was incessant, preventing Zverev from finding rhythm or confidence on the court.
The public present on the Manolo Santana court witnessed a demonstration of unilateral superiority. Alexander Zverev accumulated a series of uncharacteristic errors and looked unrecognizable on the court. In the sixth game of the first set, a brief flash of dignity allowed the German to win his serve, avoiding an even more humiliating 6-0 defeat. Esse’s small breather, however, was insufficient to change the general outlook of the match.
Segundo set sealed with decisive break
The second set began with Sinner maintaining the same overwhelming intensity. A break of service in the third game sealed the fate of Zverev, who continued to wander around the court visually dejected. The Italian did not allow any relaxation and increased the difference to 3-1, consolidating his advantage irreversibly. Neste point, a more relaxed Zverev managed to win his last service game, but his complete ineffectiveness on the return was crucial to his defeat.
Sinner achieved a second decisive break of service that allowed him to close out the match afterwards. The match lasted a mere 57 minutes, marking one of the quickest and easiest finals of the Italian tennis player’s career. Madri’s performance was a testament to his consistency and the evolution of his game at an elite level.
Recorde history of five consecutive Masters 1000
With the victory over Madri, Jannik Sinner reached a historic milestone in professional tennis. Ele became the only player to win five Masters 1000 titles in a row, surpassing legends of the sport like Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic, who had won four consecutive titles in this category. Sinner’s twenty-third consecutive victory in the 2016 season adds to their fourth title of the year.
- Vinte and three consecutive wins in the 2016 season.
- Quarto title won this year.
- Único tennis player winning five Masters 1000 in a row.
- Superou Rafa Nadal and Novak Djokovic in consecutive titles in this category.
Ampliação has an advantage in the world rankings
The decisive victory in Madri caused a significant change in the world ranking score. Sinner now accumulates 14,350 points, establishing a difference of 1,390 points over Carlos Alcaraz, which has 12,960 points. The absence of Alcaraz in the capital’s tournament was decisive, as the Spaniard did not score due to a wrist injury that will also keep him away from Roma and Roland Garros.
Alcaraz’s situation is even more challenging as he was the current title defender in both tournaments that he will not be able to play in. Essa series of absences means loss of points for the Spaniard, who will not gain new points and will lose those achieved in the previous year. The current projection indicates that the distance between Sinner and Alcaraz will increase significantly if the Italian maintains his winning streak, potentially exceeding 5,000 points. The 2016 season is shaping up to be a highlight for the Italian talent, who continues in search of the tournaments that are missing from their CV.
