Alexander Zverev advanced to his fourth Mutua Madrid Open final by defeating Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5 on Friday evening, according to Tennis Majors. The second-seeded German will face Jannik Sinner in the championship match.
Zverev controlled the semi-final from the opening game, imposing his power and consistency against Blockx. The victory marks Zverev's fifth consecutive Masters 1000 final appearance, placing him alongside Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal as the only men to reach four finals at the Madrid event.
The Madrid Open is one of the ATP's most prestigious Masters 1000 tournaments, and Zverev's consistent deep runs underscore his status among the tour's elite. Sinner's presence in the final sets up a significant matchup between two of the circuit's top players.
The championship is scheduled for Saturday.
Sources
- Tennis Majors: Zverev ends Blockx's dream run to set up fifth straight Masters final against Sinner. Published 2026-05-01.
Reported from public sources.