In the semi-finals, Sinner entered the game proactively with a fierce attacking style, quickly controlling the game. The Italian player only took 85 minutes to win with a score of 6-2, 6-4 on Manolo Santana court. This is the 5th consecutive time he has participated in a final in the ATP Masters 1000 system.
Sinner showed comprehensive superiority when continuously pushing his opponent into a defensive position. He scored 17 winners, significantly more than Fils's 10, and did not give the opponent any break-point opportunities. Serve efficiency is also a strength when Sinner only loses 3/24 points in first serve situations.
Sharing after the match, the world No. 1 player said he was satisfied with the approach to the match, especially in his ability to return serves and maintain pressure on his opponent. Despite encountering some difficulties in the second set, Sinner still maintained stability to close the match.
This victory helped Sinner get closer to a remarkable milestone when he became the youngest player to reach the final of all 9 Masters 1000 tournaments, equaling big names like Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
In the final, Sinner will face Zverev - a player who has been crowned 2 times in Madrid. In terms of head-to-head record, Sinner is in the lead with 9 wins after 13 encounters, including 8 wins in the most recent 8 times.
The rematch between the two top players promises to be a remarkable showdown, as Sinner aims for his 5th consecutive Masters title, while Zverev seeks the opportunity to reaffirm his position in one of his forte tournaments.
