Sinner storms past Zverev in 57-minute masterclass to claim Madrid crown

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Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2026 Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his men's final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2026 Germany's Alexander Zverev in action during the men's final against Italy's Jannik Sinner REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 3, 2026 General view of Italy's Jannik Sinner in action during his men's final match against Germany's Alexander Zverev REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura

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MADRID, May 3 : World number one Jannik Sinner crushed Alexander Zverev 6-1 6-2 to win the Madrid Open on Sunday in just 57 minutes.

The 24-year-old claimed a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title, following his Paris triumph last year as well successes in Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo in 2026.

It was his ninth successive victory over the world number three German.

Source: Reuters

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