Sinner and Andreeva Eye Madrid Titles as Finals Set at Caja Mágica

Key facts

• Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 in the semi-final on 1 May.
• Sinner will face Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday, 3 May.
• Sinner aims for his fourth straight ATP Masters 1000 title and first in Madrid.
• Mirra Andreeva reached the final by defeating Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6(8).
• Marta Kostyuk beat Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 in the semi-final.
• Andreeva and Kostyuk play the women's singles final on Saturday, 2 May at 5 p.m. local.
• Kostyuk could become the second player ranked outside the Top 20 to win Madrid (after Arevane Rezai in 2010).

Sinner Overcomes Fils in Straight Sets

Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 from Italy, powered past Frenchman Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4 in the men's singles semi-final at Estadio Manolo Santana on Friday. The top seed needed just over an hour and a half to dispatch the 21st seed, who had arrived unbeaten in nine clay-court matches this season. Sinner now holds a 10-0 record on clay in 2026. Sinner broke early at 2-1 in the first set and never looked back, closing the set without facing a break point. Fils mounted a stiffer challenge in the second set, staying within reach until the ninth game, when Sinner unleashed a backhand winner down the line to break. He served out the match to love, sealing his fifth consecutive final at the Masters 1000 level. “Against him, it’s never easy,” Sinner said after the match. “He’s been in incredible shape now this season, and he’s one of the best players in the world right now. I’m very happy, especially with the first set, very high level and happy to close it out in two [sets].”

Zverev Awaits in Championship Match

Sinner will meet Olympic champion Alexander Zverev in the final on Sunday, after Zverev defeated Alexander Blockx of Belgium 6-2, 7-5 in the other semi-final. The German has two days to prepare for the clash, which promises to be a high-stakes encounter. For Sinner, a victory would give him his fourth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title, a clean sweep of the series this season, and his first Madrid Open crown. The Italian has not lost a Masters 1000 final since Paris last year, where he began his current streak.

Andreeva and Kostyuk Set for Women's Final

On the women's side, Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk will contest the Mutua Madrid Open final on Saturday at 5 p.m. local time. Both players are seeking their first title at La Caja Mágica. Andreeva, who won the Linz title earlier this clay season, battled past Hailey Baptiste 6-4, 7-6(8) in the semi-final, saving three set points in the second-set tiebreak. She has a 3-1 record in tiebreaks during the tournament. Kostyuk overcame a second-set dip to defeat Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 1-6, 6-1 in the semi-final. The Ukrainian, ranked outside the Top 20, is into her third final of 2026. If she wins, she will become only the second player ranked outside the Top 20 to win Madrid, following Arevane Rezai (No. 24) in 2010.

Path to the Final: Andreeva and Kostyuk's Draws

Andreeva received a first-round bye, then defeated Panna Udvardy 7-5, 6-2; Dalma Galfi 6-3, 6-2; Anna Bondar 6-7(5), 6-3, 7-6(5); Leylah Fernandez 7-6(1), 6-3; and Baptiste. Her route included three tiebreak sets, showcasing her composure under pressure. Kostyuk also had a first-round bye, then beat Yulia Putintseva 6-1, 6-3; Jessica Pegula 6-1, 6-4; Caty McNally 6-2, 6-3; Linda Noskova 7-6(1), 6-0; and Potapova. She dropped only one set en route to the final, in the semi-final against Potapova.

Stakes and Prize Money

The women's singles final on Saturday will be followed by the men's singles final on Sunday. The doubles final is scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. local time, with Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten facing Guido Andreozzi and Quentin Guinard. All finals take place at Estadio Manolo Santana. For Sinner, a win would extend his dominance on the ATP Tour, while Zverev aims to spoil the Italian's streak. Andreeva and Kostyuk both seek a career-defining title, with Kostyuk hoping to break into the Top 20 and Andreeva looking to add a second clay-court trophy to her season.

What Comes Next

The Madrid Open concludes a two-week clay-court swing in the Spanish capital, running from 20 April to 3 May. The tournament serves as a key preparation for the French Open later this month. For Sinner, a fifth straight Masters 1000 title would cement his status as the player to beat on clay. For Andreeva and Kostyuk, victory in Madrid would be a springboard into the upper echelons of the WTA rankings. As the tennis world turns its attention to Paris, the outcomes in Madrid will shape the narratives heading into Roland Garros. The champions here will carry momentum and confidence into the season's second major.

The bottom line

• Jannik Sinner will attempt to win his fourth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title and first in Madrid against Alexander Zverev.
• Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk will compete for their first Madrid Open title, with Kostyuk aiming to become the second unseeded winner in tournament history.
• Sinner has not lost a Masters 1000 final since Paris last season, while Zverev seeks to break the Italian's streak.
• Andreeva saved three set points in her semi-final tiebreak, while Kostyuk recovered from a second-set loss to reach the final.
• The Madrid Open finals conclude on 3 May, with the women's final on Saturday and men's final on Sunday.