MADRID : Jannik Sinner is already setting his sights on a historic milestone after delivering a dominant performance at the Madrid Open.
The 24-year-old world number one crushed Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in just 57 minutes to secure his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title—adding Madrid to victories in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. The feat makes him the first player to win five straight titles at this level.
Now, Sinner is targeting the elusive “Golden Masters” at the Italian Open in Rome. If he succeeds, he would join Novak Djokovic as the only men to win all nine ATP Masters 1000 events.
“Playing at home is always special… I’m happy to be going to Rome,” Sinner said, confirming he is fit and ready for the tournament starting next week.
Sinner came close last year, finishing runner-up in Rome to Carlos Alcaraz in what was his return event after a three-month doping suspension. This time, he arrives in peak form and as the clear favorite.
Despite his dominance, Sinner acknowledged the physical and mental toll of his recent run.
“I’m just thinking about resting mentally for the next two to three days… there’s a lot of pressure,” he admitted.
Responding to suggestions from Zverev that there is a growing gap between him and the rest of the field, Sinner remained grounded.
“I don’t compare myself with other players. I try to be the best version of myself,” he said.
With momentum firmly on his side, all eyes now turn to Rome, where Sinner has a chance to complete one of tennis’s rarest achievements on home soil.
