Jannik Sinner advanced to the semi-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open for the first time, dispatching Spanish wild card Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) on Wednesday. Tennis Majors reported that the top seed closed out the match with eleven consecutive points, ending the teenager's captivating home run in the tournament.
Sinner dominated the opening set, claiming it in 33 minutes. The second set proved more competitive until the tiebreak, where the Italian's experience and momentum proved decisive. The result leaves Sinner positioned among the final four in Madrid, one of the ATP's most prestigious clay-court events.
For ATP followers tracking the tour calendar and seeding implications, Sinner's continued success at Madrid reinforces his standing at the top of the rankings heading into the remainder of the spring clay season.
Sources
- Tennis Majors: A bit of luck and experience: Sinner stops Jodar's dream with eleven points in a row. Published 2026-04-29.
Reported from public sources.