Sinner Outlasts Jodar in Madrid Thriller

Jannik Sinner has advanced to the semi-finals of the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating local talent Rafael Jodar. The match, played under a closed roof, saw Sinner prevail with a 6-2, 7-6(0) scoreline after one hour and 55 minutes. Sinner demonstrated resilience by saving all seven break points he encountered throughout the contest.

This significant win extends Sinner's current winning streak to 21 matches and marks his debut appearance in the semi-finals of the Madrid Masters 1000 event. The Italian expressed that Jodar pushed him to his limits, acknowledging the high quality of their match and his own experience playing a role in the second-set tiebreak.

Rafael Jodar, a 19-year-old from Madrid, has seen a meteoric rise in the ATP rankings this year, beginning 2026 as World No. 168 and now reaching World No. 34. His Madrid campaign included notable victories, but he was ultimately unable to overcome the composed performance of the World No. 1, Sinner.

Sinner now looks ahead to a semi-final clash with either Arthur Fils or Jiri Lehecka. He is aiming to make history by becoming the first man to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, having already secured victories in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo.