Madrid, April 28: World number one Jannik Sinner secured his place in the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open by defeating Cameron Norrie in straight sets on Tuesday. Playing at the Manolo Santana Stadium, Sinner won his first ATP Tour encounter against Norrie with a score of 6-2, 7-5 in a match that lasted approximately 87 minutes. He displayed exceptional control and composure throughout the match. This victory marks Sinner’s 20th consecutive win at the tour level and his 25th straight win in Masters 1000 events.
Sinner dominated the first set, not allowing Norrie a single break point opportunity and controlling the game from the baseline. He showcased remarkable intensity throughout the match, although he experienced a brief lapse in the second set when he lost his serve after leading 3-2, giving Norrie a chance to stay in the match.
The British player managed to make a comeback, but he could not withstand the pressure at a crucial moment. Serving at 5-5, Norrie committed a double fault at 15/30, and despite saving two break points, he ultimately lost his serve. Sinner then maintained his grip on the match and secured the win.
With this result, Sinner advances to the final eight, where he will face either Spain’s young player Rafael Jodar or Czech Republic’s Vit Kopriva. Following his titles in Paris last year and this season in Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo, he is now in contention to become the first player to win five consecutive Masters 1000 titles.
This victory also places Sinner in an exclusive club. He becomes the second player after Novak Djokovic (in 2011 and 2015) to win his first 20 Masters 1000 matches in a single season.
According to ATP, Sinner remarked, “It’s quite unusual for me. I can’t remember the last time I played at 11 AM, but it doesn’t matter what time it is for me. I try to perform my best. We try to adapt ourselves, our bodies, and our minds. From my side, I felt good today.”
Reflecting on facing Norrie for the first time, Sinner said, “We know each other quite well. We’ve practiced together a lot in previous tournaments, so we both had an idea of what to expect. I felt my serve was strong at crucial moments today. This surface is quite different from all others, so it’s challenging to get the right feedback. Sometimes you feel like you’re not playing your best, but from an outside perspective, it looks good, and sometimes it’s the opposite. But I’m very happy to reach the quarterfinals again.”
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