In blistering form, world number one Jannik Sinner delivered a world-class performance in a one-sided affair, ousting second seed Alexander Zverev to win his first Mutua Madrid Open title on Sunday at Caja Magica.
A packed Caja Magica witnessed greatness on Sunday in Madrid as top seed Jannik Sinner produced a 6-1, 6-2 in just 58 minutes to dismiss two-time champion Alexander Zverev in the Mutua Madrid Open final.
After claiming his fifth Masters 1000 title in a row, the Italian commented, “It means a lot to me, seeing these results. At some point, results are going to be down, which is normal.
“I’m very happy that I’ve continued to believe in myself. I’m showing up every day, at every practice session, trying to put in the right work with the right discipline. To do so, you need to have the right team behind you, which I have.
"I’m very happy about me, but also the team, and this means a lot to all of us.”
With the win, he lifted his 28th career trophy, becoming the first man in series history to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
Also, he extended his impressive winning streak at this level to 28 matches.
The 24-year-old dictated the rhythm from the outset, converting a clinical break on his opponent's first service game.
It is worth noting that the world No. 3 stayed dominant behind his delivery throughout the tournament, a clinical element of the German game.
However, he was unable to force a single break point against his adversary in the Sunday championship match.
Once again in Madrid, the Italian's return performance made a huge difference; moreover, his decision-making and skill set turned the opener into a one-sided affair.
Playing aggressively from the baseline while striking the ball cleanly, he converted a double break on his way to take the opening set 6-1 in just 25 minutes.
Trailing by one set and a break, the 29-year-old continued to struggle on serve, conceding the seventh game of the second set, allowing his rival to serve for the match at 5-2.
Sinner completed an imperious run, sealing the set 6-2 with a hold to love and the final, imposing his game from start to finish.
Overall, he hit 19 winners to just 5 unforced errors, converted 4 of 4 break points, and won 93 percent of the points on his first serve.
As for Zverev, he failed to find a way back into the contest; a physical issue may have prevented the former world number two from playing his best tennis when it mattered most.
Onwards to Rome!