The Italian extended his winning streak to 23 matches and secured a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title, adding Madrid to triumphs in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo.

Zverev, a two-time champion in Madrid, struggled to cope with Sinner’s relentless pace and precision, falling in just over an hour.

The victory cements Sinner’s dominance on tour and makes him the clear favourite heading into Roland Garros later this month.

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The 23-year-old, seeded 26th, sealed her third career title and second of the season after saving two set points before converting her third championship point.

Andreeva, ranked eighth, fell short in her third final at this level.

In men’s doubles, Britain’s Henry Patten and Finland’s Harri Helioevaara edged Manuel Guinard and Guido Andreozzi 6-3, 3-6, 10-7.

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The 30th seed fought back from a set down to beat the world No 1, 2-6, 6-2, 7-6 (8/6), saving six match points in a two‑and‑a‑half‑hour battle.

Baptiste’s bold serving, 12 aces and even a serve‑and‑volley under pressure — denied Sabalenka a fourth crown in the Spanish capital.

Sabalenka, a three‑time champion and finalist in each of the last three editions, was undone by Baptiste’s aggression.

“It was a super tight match… I had to fight off some match points,” the American said. “I feel like now I’m starting to put it into action, and the world is seeing it.”

The 24‑year‑old now faces ninth seed Mirra Andreeva, who defeated Leylah Fernandez 7-6 (7/1), 6-3 to reach her first Madrid semifinal.

The Russian teenager, turning 19 today, arrives with an 11‑1 clay record this season and a recent title in Linz.

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The Italian, chasing a fourth straight Masters crown, matched Novak Djokovic’s record of starting a season with 20 consecutive Masters 1000 wins.

He will face either Vit Kopriva or Rafael Jodar next.

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The world number one, chasing a fourth title in the Spanish capital, extended her winning streak to 15 matches this year.

Osaka impressed early but faded as Sabalenka’s power took control, conceding just three points in the final set.

Elsewhere, Coco Gauff squandered a lead in the decider as Czech 13th seed Linda Noskova battled back to win 4-6 6-1 7-6 (7-5).

Noskova will face Marta Kostyuk, while Sabalenka meets Hailey Baptiste next.

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The American vomited courtside and needed a medical timeout but still battled through in over two hours.

She joins a growing list of players hit by a stomach virus in the Spanish capital, with Iga Swiatek, Marin Cilic and Liudmila Samsonova all sidelined.

Gauff, last year’s runner-up, now faces Linda Noskova as she defends heavy clay‑season points.

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The 2024 champion’s earliest exit in five appearances sends Li into a last‑16 clash with Leylah Fernandez.

Elsewhere, Mirra Andreeva beat Dalma Galfi 6‑3, 6‑2 to face Anna Bondar, while defending champion Casper Ruud crushed Jaume Munar 6‑0, 6‑1 to continue his clay‑court dominance.

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Bonzi grabbed the opening set in a tie-break, but Sinner responded with breaks in the second and third sets to seal victory after two and a half hours. “When you’re not playing your best tennis and win, it’s still a good result,” said the Italian.

With Carlos Alcaraz sidelined, Sinner is the clear favourite in Madrid and at Roland Garros.

Elsewhere, Croatian qualifier Dino Prizmic stunned world No. 6 Ben Shelton, while Lorenzo Musetti defeated Hubert Hurkacz.

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The defending champion, chasing a fourth title at the Caja Mágica, extended her winning streak to 13 matches and will face Romania’s Jaqueline Cristian next.

Iga Swiatek also advanced, dispatching Daria Snigur 6-1, 6-2 in just over an hour, while Hungary’s Anna Bondar stunned seventh seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 for her first top-10 win.

Belinda Bencic eased past Petra Marcinko 6-4, 6-2 to set up a clash with Diana Shnaider.

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The Polish fourth seed, champion here in 2024, shrugged off a brief second-set wobble to reel off six straight games and book a third-round clash with Ann Li or Alycia Parks.

Elsewhere, Anna Bondar stunned seventh seed Elina Svitolina 6-3, 6-4 for her first top-10 win, while Belinda Bencic eased past Petra Marcinko to set up a meeting with Diana Shnaider.

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