Italian Jannik Sinner was crowned champion of the Mutua Madrid Open after beating German Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 on the Manolo Santana court. The match, lasting just over an hour, showcased an almost flawless performance from Sinner.

The world number one controlled the match from start to finish, giving no opportunities to an opponent who had previously won two editions of the Madrid tournament. Zverev found no answer to the Italian's high level of play, marking Sinner's ninth consecutive victory against the German.

With this title, Sinner makes history by becoming the first tennis player to win five consecutive Masters 1000 tournaments. This exceptional clay-court streak began with his victory in Monte Carlo.

The player from San Candido thus solidifies his dominant position on the circuit. His next targets are the tournaments in Rome and Roland Garros, where he aims to continue his success in the coming weeks.