Jannik Sinner is into yet another Masters 1000 final, with the Madrid Open having been turned into his playground this time around.
It marks just another stunning campaign from the world number one, who has enjoyed a near-faultless run through the event, where he will now face Alexander Zverev for the title.
What this incredible 24-year-old continues to achieve is astounding, and with Carlos Alcaraz having been ruled out for the rest of the clay-court season, it really feels like there’s nobody left to oppose this dominant force.
The latest testament to Jannik Sinner’s greatness comes in the form of a new record he has snagged, as by reaching the Madrid Open final, he has actually shown form to suggest that he is outperforming all of the Big Three.
Jannik Sinner achieves a historic feat faster than the Big Three
Given that Sinner equalled an all-time record of Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal’s earlier this week, to have actually now surpassed them both, as well as Novak Djokovic, with this latest accolade further emphasises the greatness we are witnessing.
After all, by beating Arthur Fils, the four-time Grand Slam champion had completed the Masters 1000 set of having reached the final of all nine events.
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He's 10-0 and into the Madrid Open final…
This event in the Spanish capital, Indian Wells, and the Monte Carlo tournament last month, were the final three tournaments he had yet to conquer heading into 2026. His stunning form has seen him win every Masters 1000 match so far this season, and he will bid to maintain that form with another title tomorrow.
What makes this achievement truly unique is the fact that Sinner has actually managed it faster than any of the Big Three did.
Djokovic was 25 when he finally reached the Shanghai final in 2012. Nadal was 27 when he made it to the final in Cincinnati. And lastly, Federer had to wait until he was 30 to finally make it to the final in Paris.
| Player | Age | Year | Event |
| Roger Federer | 30 | 2011 | Paris Masters |
| Rafael Nadal | 27 | 2013 | Cincinnati Open |
| Novak Djokovic | 25 | 2012 | Shanghai Masters |
| Jannik Sinner | 24 | 2026 | Madrid Open |
Sinner turns 25 later this year.
Jannik Sinner says he can’t be compared to the Big Three
Whilst all the statistics seemingly suggest he can, Sinner has routinely insisted that he cannot be compared to the Big Three, bowing to their greatness.
In fact, just a week ago, he reinforced that very claim when asked about all his achievements, particularly at the Masters 1000 level.
What would have happened if Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner played at the same time as Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal?
Sinner argued: “I cannot compare myself with these names. They did so much stuff in their careers, I’m just at the beginning. They are at a different level.
“For me, I’m happy to be here. I’m happy to play as many matches as possible. But what they did is something else.”
