Sinner and Kostyuk Dominate Madrid Open, Claiming Titles in One-Sided Finals

Key facts

• Jannik Sinner defeated Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in 56 minutes to win the Madrid Open.
• Sinner is the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and the first to win the first four of the year.
• Marta Kostyuk beat Mirra Andreeva 7-5, 6-3 to win the women's title.
• Kostyuk and Andreeva did not shake hands after the match due to the war between Ukraine and Russia.
• Sinner now holds 14,350 ranking points, one of the highest totals in history.
• Kostyuk won her second title in as many tournaments, having won in Rouen the previous week.

Sinner's Relentless Domination

Jannik Sinner needed just 56 minutes to dispatch Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in the Madrid Open final, extending his winning streak to 23 matches. The world No. 1 produced a stunning display of power and precision, breaking Zverev twice in the first set and twice more in the second. The match was effectively over after 14 minutes, when Zverev, already down 0-3, committed two horrific missed overhead smashes in consecutive points. Sinner's victory marked his fifth straight Masters 1000 title, a feat never before achieved by any man. He also became the first player to win the first four Masters 1000 events of the year. At 24, he has now won eight of the nine active Masters 1000 titles, leaving only the Rome Masters to complete the set.

Kostyuk's Triumph Amid Political Tensions

Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine defeated Mirra Andreeva of Russia 7-5, 6-3 to win the women's singles title. The match carried heavy political overtones, as the two countries have been at war since Russia's invasion in 2022. After the final point, the players did not shake hands at the net or pose together at the awards ceremony. Kostyuk collapsed onto the clay court after converting match point, then performed an acrobatic backflip to the crowd's cheers. Andreeva, who turned 19 on Wednesday, slumped into her seat and wept. In her victory speech, Kostyuk said, "Glory to God and glory to Ukraine." Andreeva congratulated Kostyuk during the ceremony, saying, "You have won two tournaments in a row, so congrats."

Sinner's Historic Winning Streak

Sinner's run of 28 consecutive Masters 1000 match wins includes titles in Paris last year and Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo in 2026. He is now a nine-time Masters 1000 champion, having won his first in Toronto in 2023. His victory in Madrid made him only the fourth player to reach the final of all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, after Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal, and the youngest to do so. Sinner's dominance is reflected in his ranking points: 14,350, one of the highest totals in history, compared with Zverev's 5,805 at No. 3. The gap between Sinner and the rest of the field is the widest in the modern era, especially with Carlos Alcaraz out indefinitely.

Kostyuk's Path to the Title

Kostyuk, ranked 23rd, defeated fifth-ranked Jessica Pegula and 13th-ranked Linda Noskova en route to the final, her first at a WTA 1000 event. Against Andreeva, she converted all four of her break chances and saved four of six break points. The win was Kostyuk's third WTA title and her second in as many weeks, following her victory in Rouen. Andreeva, ranked eighth, was playing her third WTA 1000 final. She had celebrated her 19th birthday on Wednesday, but was unable to contain Kostyuk's aggressive play.

Zverev's Consistency vs. Sinner's Otherworldly Level

Zverev, the world No. 3, has now lost nine consecutive matches to Sinner, including the last 14 sets they have played. Despite this, Zverev has been a finalist in each of Sinner's last five Masters 1000 titles, reflecting his own consistency and ability to outperform the rest of the field. However, as one observer noted, the player seeded one spot ahead of him is playing a completely different sport. This was the first time in 10 years that the Madrid Open men's final featured the top two seeds. Previous such finals were evenly matched contests between Federer, Nadal, Djokovic, and Murray. Today, the disparity between Sinner and his rivals is unprecedented.

What's Next: Rome and Beyond

Sinner will have the chance to complete the set of all nine Masters 1000 titles at the Rome Masters, which begins this week on home soil. If he wins, he would join Djokovic as the only men to achieve that feat. For Kostyuk, the victory propels her into the top 20 and sets her up for a strong run at the French Open later this month. The Madrid Open, held at La Caja Mágica from April 20 to May 3, 2026, drew 12,500 spectators for the men's final. The tournament showcased the depth of talent in both the ATP and WTA tours, but the headlines were dominated by two players who are reshaping their respective games.

The bottom line

• Jannik Sinner is the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles and the first to win the first four of the year.
• Sinner's 23-match winning streak includes titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid.
• Marta Kostyuk won her second consecutive title, beating Mirra Andreeva in a politically charged final without a handshake.
• Sinner now has 14,350 ranking points, one of the highest totals in history, and leads the world No. 3 by over 8,500 points.
• Kostyuk converted all four break points against Andreeva and saved four of six break points to win 7-5, 6-3.
• Sinner will aim to complete the set of all nine Masters 1000 titles at the Rome Masters starting this week.