Jannik Sinner became the youngest man to reach the final of all nine ATP Masters 1000 events after a commanding 6-2, 6-4 win over Arthur Fils in Madrid, moving him within one victory of a historic fifth consecutive Masters title and extending his unbeaten run to 22 matches.
Sinner seals Masters set in Madrid — youngest to do so
Jannik Sinner completed a landmark by becoming the youngest man to reach the final of every ATP Tennis Masters 1000 event, adding Madrid to a list already containing Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. At 24, he achieved the set a year younger than Novak Djokovic did, joining Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer in rarefied company.
Dominant performance over Arthur Fils
Sinner dismantled one of the tour’s hottest young players, Arthur Fils, 6-2, 6-4. He did not face a single break point and lost only one set across the fortnight, a sign of ruthless consistency on Madrid’s tricky courts. “Obviously very, very happy… One more final here, it’s an amazing result,” Sinner said after the win, highlighting both satisfaction and focus.
How he did it — tactical and mental edge
Sinner’s aggression early in the match and his ability to change direction disrupted Fils’ rhythm. In the first set he imposed pace and depth; in the second he tightened margins and closed out key points. That blend of heavy hitting and improved court sense has become a signature of his run this season.
What this milestone means for Sinner and the ATP season
Sinner’s achievement is more than personal. Completing all nine Masters finals at 24 signals a generational shift: he’s moving from contender to an era-defining presence alongside the big three’s legacy. His current 22-match unbeaten streak and three Masters titles this year put him in position to become the first man to win five consecutive Masters events — a feat that would reshape the narrative of dominance on tour.
Next steps and realistic expectations
Madrid’s title would cap an extraordinary spring; even without it, Sinner has stamped himself as the player to beat on the biggest hard- and clay-court events. Opponents will now prepare specifically for his serve-forehand axis and high-pressure consistency. How he manages end-of-tournament fatigue and opponent adjustments will determine whether he finishes the Masters swing with further history.
Emma Raducanu training with former coach as she eyes Rome return
Emma Raducanu has resumed training ahead of the Italian Open, reconnecting with Andrew Richardson at the Ferrer Tennis Academy in Alicante. Richardson, who coached Raducanu as a junior and briefly after her 2021 US Open triumph, worked with her during a training stint in Spain last week.
Coaching carousel and recent absence
Raducanu’s post-US Open coaching path has been fragmented — she previously hired Torben Beltz, later split with Francisco Roig after the Australian Open, and has worked mostly with hitting partner Alexis Canter while occasionally consulting Mark Petchey. She has been off the tour since a second-round loss to Amanda Anisimova in Indian Wells and withdrew from Miami, Linz and Madrid, citing the lingering effects of a virus contracted in February.
Prospects for the Italian Open
Having returned to training and scheduled to practice at the Foro Italico, Raducanu is hopeful of competing in Rome. A competitive return there would offer a valuable barometer: whether she can recapture match sharpness amid ongoing coaching adjustments and regain momentum on the lead-up to the clay-court major season.
Bottom line
Sinner’s Madrid breakthrough is a defining moment that confirms his status among the modern greats-in-the-making; his blend of firepower and control is translating into unprecedented Masters-level consistency.
Raducanu’s training reunion and potential return to Rome add a compelling subplot for the women’s side — both stories will be pivotal as the season moves toward Roland Garros.
The Guardian
