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Jannik Sinner, the master of Masters
In Madrid, Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev to win the Madrid Open final, completing five straight ATP Masters 1000 titles. The Italian world No.1 has dominated Masters events across 2025-2026, including wins in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte Carlo, and Madrid, and has started a long Masters-winning streak.
Why It Matters
Sinner's run cements him as one of the most dominant Masters players in the modern era, signaling a period of intense competition ahead as he heads toward Rome and Paris.
Timeline
9 Events
Madrid Open final: Sinner defeats Zverev to win fifth Masters title
May 3, 2026
Sinner defeats Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in the Madrid Open final, becoming the first to win five straight Masters 1000 titles and achieving the world No.1 ranking.
Rome Masters coming up in Italy
May 2026
The Rome Masters in Italy is upcoming; it remains the only Masters 1000 event Sinner has yet to win.
French Open looming: Roland Garros scheduled for May 2026
May 2026
The article notes that the French Open will be held later in May 2026.
Monte Carlo Masters: title in April 2026 (Machac sets)
April 2026
Sinner wins the Monte Carlo Masters; he drops a set to Tomas Machac during the event.
Miami Open: Masters title in March 2026
March 2026
Sinner wins the Miami Open Masters 1000, maintaining his run.
Indian Wells Masters: title win
March 2026
Sinner wins the Indian Wells Masters, continuing the Masters-winning streak.
Masters streak begins: 23-match Masters winning streak
February 2026
Sinner begins a 23-match winning streak in Masters events, continuing through the Madrid Open.
Australian Open semifinals: Djokovic defeats Sinner
January 2026
Sinner reaches the Australian Open semifinal but loses to Novak Djokovic.
Paris Masters: Paris Masters title completes five straight Masters 1000 titles
October 2025
Sinner completes five straight ATP Masters 1000 titles by winning the Paris Masters in October 2025, completing the set.