Jannik Sinner, who leads the world rankings at 24, reaffirmed his status as the court leader in Madrid. On Sunday, at the central Manolo Santana court, he comfortably defeated Elmer Möller 6-2, 6-3 to reach the Mutua Madrid Open round of 16. This victory was the Italian’s 19th consecutive win of the season and his 24th at Masters 1000 tournaments, allowing him to surpass Rafael Nadal’s previous record. However, Sinner still has not reached Novak Djokovic’s all-time mark of 31 wins.
With Carlos Alcaraz absent due to a right wrist injury, Sinner remains the main favorite for the title. His winning streak continues, and so far, his rivals have failed to provide strong resistance. In the fourth round, the Italian will face the winner of Cameron Norrie (19) versus Thiago Tirante. Möller, who had advanced through the qualifiers, was unable to challenge the favorite, despite his aggressive style and attempts to play on the edge.
The battle for the record
Sinner is four wins away from making history. If he wins the remaining matches, he will become the first tennis player to claim five consecutive Masters 1000 titles since the introduction of this category in 1990. For Sinner himself, Madrid and Rome remain the only Masters tournaments he has yet to conquer. His next major appearance will be at Foro Italico in Rome, starting May 6.
Context and details
Warm weather settled in Madrid — it was about 25 degrees on the court, which did not prevent Sinner from controlling the match from the very beginning. Möller, who had previously shown promise in the Davis Cup against Spain, failed to capitalize on his attacking opportunities. According to RUSSPAIN, Sinner’s streak has already become one of the most talked-about topics in Spanish tennis. More details about previous matches and the Danish player’s resistance can be found in the article on Sinner’s start against Möller in Madrid.
Ahead of Sinner lies not only the pursuit of a new record, but also the chance to win a title in Madrid or Rome for the first time. Expectations for his performance remain high, and each match brings the Italian closer to a historic achievement.
