Jannik Sinner has etched his name into the history books once again. The world No. 1 became the first man ever to win five consecutive ATP Masters 1000 titles, clinching the Madrid Open with a dominant 6-1, 6-2 victory over Alexander Zverev on Sunday. This milestone breaks a tie with legends Novak Djokovic, who achieved four straight 1000-level titles three times, and Rafael Nadal, who did it once.

Just three months ago, whispers of concern surrounded Sinner after losses to Carlos Alcaraz at the Australian Open and in Doha. But the Italian has silenced any doubts with an unstoppable run. From the first serve in Madrid, he was relentless—winning 20 of the first 23 points and wrapping up the opening set in just 25 minutes. Zverev offered slightly more resistance in the second, but Sinner closed it out in a brisk 55-minute match that left fans in awe.

This victory extends Sinner’s winning streak over Zverev to nine matches, dating back to the 2024 Cincinnati Open. Notably, Zverev has been the opponent in all five of Sinner’s consecutive Masters 1000 triumphs. Sinner has now won 28 straight ATP 1000 matches, spanning titles in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-Carlo, and Madrid. If he wins four more matches in Rome later this month, he’ll break Djokovic’s record of 31 consecutive wins at this level.

A Rome title would also make Sinner the first man to sweep the clay-court Masters 1000s since Nadal in 2010—a remarkable feat considering the modern ATP 1000 system began in 1990. Beyond the streak, Sinner’s Madrid victory widens his lead at the top of the rankings. He now sits 1,390 points clear of Alcaraz, who has been sidelined with a wrist injury and will miss Roland-Garros. Sinner, meanwhile, continues to build momentum, having already won the 2025 ATP Finals during this historic run.