Jannik Sinner's clay-court mastery faces a significant test in Friday's semi-final at Manolo-Santana. According to Tennis Majors, the Italian has won 25 of 28 clay matches since late April 2024, losing only to Carlos Alcaraz during that span. The statistic underscores Sinner's near-total command of the surface over the past two years.
Félix Fils arrives as an opponent seeking to become only the second player to defeat Sinner on clay in this period. The semi-final will test whether Fils can exploit any vulnerability in the Italian's clay game or whether Sinner's consistency will extend his dominance further.
The match carries broader ATP context as the tour moves through its spring clay-court swing, a critical phase where surface specialists and rising challengers vie for positioning ahead of Roland-Garros.
Sources
- Tennis Majors: On clay, Sinner has lost to one man in two years – Fils arrives with a case. Published 2026-05-01.
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