Sinner cruises past Fils to reach Madrid Open final

World number one Jannik Sinner defeated Arthur Fils 6-2 6-4 on Friday to set up a Madrid Open final against Alexander Zverev, who eased past Alexander Blockx 6-2 7-5 in the second semi-final.

The 24-year-old Sinner kept alive his bid for a record fifth successive ATP Masters 1000 title and claimed his 27th Masters 1000 victory, having lifted trophies in Paris last year and at Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo in 2026.

Sinner also became only the fourth player to reach the final of all nine ATP Masters 1000 tournaments ...