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Jannik Sinner Destroys Alexander Zverev in Madrid Open Final to Extend Historic Winning Run
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Jannik Sinner Destroys Alexander Zverev in Madrid Open Final to Extend Historic Winning Run

Jannik Sinner demolished Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in just 56 minutes at the Madrid Open to claim his first title at the tournament and extend his remarkable winning run. The world No. 1 became the first man in history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and the first to win the first four Masters 1000 events of the year, with 23 consecutive matches now won. Zverev lost all 14 sets in their past nine meetings.

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Marta Kostyuk Claims Biggest Career Title at Madrid Open, Defeats Mirra Andreeva
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Marta Kostyuk Claims Biggest Career Title at Madrid Open, Defeats Mirra Andreeva

Marta Kostyuk won the biggest title of her career at the Madrid Open, defeating Russia's Mirra Andreeva 6-3, 7-5 in the final. The 23-year-old Ukrainian, who broke through as a 15-year-old at the Australian Open, has now won 11 consecutive matches following her WTA 250 victory in Rouen. She rises to a career-high world ranking of 15, having overcome a nervous wobble in the second set before composing herself to close out the victory.

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Ukraine's Kostyuk Defeats Russia's Andreeva to Win Madrid Open Title
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Ukraine's Kostyuk Defeats Russia's Andreeva to Win Madrid Open Title

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine defeated Mirra Andreeva of Russia 7-5, 6-3 to win the Madrid Open on Saturday. The players did not shake hands or pose together at the ceremony amid ongoing war since Russia's 2022 invasion. Kostyuk, ranked 23rd, claimed her third WTA title and second consecutive tournament win. The 8th-ranked Andreeva, who turned 19 on Wednesday, congratulated her opponent during the awards ceremony.

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Stefanos Tsitsipas faces fresh drama as father Apostolos shuts down mother Julia during Madrid Open practice
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Stefanos Tsitsipas faces fresh drama as father Apostolos shuts down mother Julia during Madrid Open practice

A viral practice video from the Madrid Open shows Stefanos Tsitsipas's father Apostolos telling his mother Julia to stay quiet while coaching, raising questions about team dynamics. The Greek player, once ranked World No. 3 and now at No. 80, has been struggling with form and injuries. Spanish tennis insider Jose Moron commented that the video explains 'some of the things that happen to Tsitsipas.' Despite the off-court drama, Tsitsipas showed improved form in Madrid, reaching the fourth round before losing to Casper Ruud.

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Jannik Sinner becomes youngest man to reach all nine Masters 1000 finals after Madrid Open victory
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Jannik Sinner becomes youngest man to reach all nine Masters 1000 finals after Madrid Open victory

Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 at the Madrid Open to become the youngest man to reach the final of all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, achieving the feat at 24 – a year younger than Novak Djokovic. The world No. 1 has not lost since February and is one victory away from becoming the first man to win five successive Masters titles. Meanwhile, Emma Raducanu is set to return at the Italian Open after training with former coach Andrew Richardson in Spain.

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Jannik Sinner reaches Madrid Open final with 22nd straight win
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Jannik Sinner reaches Madrid Open final with 22nd straight win

World number one Jannik Sinner reached the Madrid Open final with a straight-set victory over Arthur Fils, extending his winning streak to 22 matches. The 24-year-old Italian won 6-2 6-4 and will face either Alexander Zverev or unseeded Belgian Alexander Blockx in Sunday's final. Sinner is aiming to become the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1,000 titles, having already claimed the first three ATP 1,000 events this season in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo, plus the Paris Masters late last year.

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21-Year-Old Belgian Blockx Stuns Defending Champion Ruud to Reach Madrid Open Semis
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21-Year-Old Belgian Blockx Stuns Defending Champion Ruud to Reach Madrid Open Semis

Alexander Blockx, a 21-year-old Belgian ranked 69th, defeated defending champion Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the Madrid Open quarter-finals to become the fourth lowest-ranked player to reach the men's last four in Madrid. Blockx, who had never won an ATP Tour match on clay before Monte Carlo three weeks ago, has also beaten third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime and Francisco Cerúndolo. Meanwhile, Mirra Andreeva reached the women's final after defeating Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6(8), and Carlos Alcaraz withdrew from the tournament due to a right wrist injury.

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21-Year-Old Belgian Alexander Blockx Stuns Defending Champion Casper Ruud to Reach Madrid Open Semifinals
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21-Year-Old Belgian Alexander Blockx Stuns Defending Champion Casper Ruud to Reach Madrid Open Semifinals

Belgian 21-year-old Alexander Blockx defeated defending champion Casper Ruud 6-4, 6-4 in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, becoming the fourth lowest-ranked player to reach the semifinals. The 69th-ranked player, who had never won an ATP Tour match on clay before Monte Carlo three weeks ago, has also beaten third-seeded Felix Auger-Aliassime and Francisco Cerundolo. Blockx is now 4-2 against top 20 opponents this month.

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Lucky Loser Potapova Reaches Madrid Open Semi-Finals After Stunning Pliskova Upset
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Lucky Loser Potapova Reaches Madrid Open Semi-Finals After Stunning Pliskova Upset

Anastasia Potapova has become the first lucky loser to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final at the Madrid Open after defeating former world number one Karolina Pliskova 6-1 6-7 (7-4) 6-3. The 25-year-old Russian-born Austrian lost in qualifying but entered the main draw as a replacement and has now beaten Jelena Ostapenko and Elena Rybakina en route to the last four. Meanwhile, world number one Jannik Sinner beat home favourite Rafael Jodar 6-2 7-6 (7-0) to reach his first Madrid semi-final, extending his winning streak to 21 matches.

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Sinner Reaches Madrid Semi-Final, Completes Masters 1000 Set
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Sinner Reaches Madrid Semi-Final, Completes Masters 1000 Set

Jannik Sinner defeated 19-year-old Spanish qualifier Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) at the Madrid Open to become the first player to reach semi-finals at all nine Masters 1000 tournaments. The world No. 1 extended his winning streak to 21 matches despite a stern test from the home favourite. Meanwhile, lucky loser Anastasia Potapova became the first Austrian player to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final, defeating former world No. 1 Karolina Pliskova 6-1, 6-7(4), 6-3.

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Hailey Baptiste Stuns World Number One Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid Open Quarter-Finals
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Hailey Baptiste Stuns World Number One Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid Open Quarter-Finals

Hailey Baptiste defeated world number one and defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 2-6 6-2 7-6 (8-6) in the Madrid Open quarter-finals. The 30th seed saved six match points to end Sabalenka's 15-match winning streak in just over two and a half hours. Baptiste, 24, becomes just the second player to beat the Belarusian this season after Elena Rybakina in the Australian Open final. She will face Russia's Mirra Andreeva in the semi-finals.

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Hailey Baptiste Stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid Open Quarter-Final Upset
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Hailey Baptiste Stuns Aryna Sabalenka in Madrid Open Quarter-Final Upset

Hailey Baptiste defeated defending champion Aryna Sabalenka 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (6) in the Madrid Open quarter-finals, saving five match points in the decider and a sixth in the tie-break to record the biggest upset of the tournament. The American 30th seed reached her maiden WTA 1000 semi-final, where she will face Mirra Andreeva. Meanwhile, world No. 1 Jannik Sinner advanced with a 6-2, 7-5 win over Cameron Norrie and suggested organizers reconsider late-night scheduling after Rafael Jódar finished at 1am.

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Mirra Andreeva Reaches Madrid Open Semifinals With Quarterfinal Win Over Leylah Fernandez
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Mirra Andreeva Reaches Madrid Open Semifinals With Quarterfinal Win Over Leylah Fernandez

Russia's Mirra Andreeva defeated Canada's Leylah Fernandez 7-6(7-1), 6-3 in the quarterfinals of the 2026 WTA Madrid Open. The 18-year-old 9th seed, currently ranked 8th in the world and playing under neutral status, reached the semifinals where she will face the winner of the Sabalenka-Baptiste match. Andreeva is a five-time WTA champion and 2023 rookie of the year, with her best Grand Slam result being the 2024 French Open semifinals.

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World number one Jannik Sinner reaches Madrid Open quarter-finals with Cameron Norrie win
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World number one Jannik Sinner reaches Madrid Open quarter-finals with Cameron Norrie win

World number one Jannik Sinner beat Britain's Cameron Norrie 6-2 7-5 in under 90 minutes to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals, extending his winning streak to 20 matches. The 24-year-old is bidding for his fourth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title after winning Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. Sinner will face either Czech Vit Kopriva or 19-year-old Madrid-born Rafael Jodar in the quarter-finals.

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