Sinner Triumphs, Jodar Prepares for Fonseca Showdown: Catch the Highlights from Day 3 in Madrid
Revisit the thrilling highlights from Day 3 of the Madrid Open.
Date: April 24, 2026
Mutua Madrid Open
Jannik Sinner narrowly defeated Benjamin Bonzi on Friday in Madrid.
By ATP Staff
On a Friday filled with excitement at the Mutua Madrid Open, Jannik Sinner and local favorite Rafael Jodar emerged victorious, while fourth seed Ben Shelton faced an unexpected exit against Dino Prizmic in the second round.
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Sinner put in a determined effort to secure his initial win in Madrid. This Italian superstar is chasing history, aiming to be the first player since the series’ inception in 1990 to clinch five consecutive Masters 1000 titles. He fought valiantly to overcome Benjamin Bonzi, ending with scores of 6-7(6), 6-1, 6-4, advancing to the third round.
In a thrilling upset, young star Jodar, the local hero, dominated World No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1, earning his first Top 10 victory. The Spaniard is set to face fellow #NextGenATP talent Joao Fonseca next.
Sinner was present to witness the electric match between Jodar and De Minaur.
Prizmic achieved a career highlight by toppling last week’s Munich champion Shelton, with a close score of 6-4, 6-7(4), 7-6(5) in the second round. The Croatian displayed phenomenal skill, including an impressive lob during the pivotal third set, marking a significant moment in his burgeoning career.
This win propelled Prizmic into the third round of an ATP Masters 1000 event for the very first time.
In other noteworthy matches, Vit Kopriva scored an unexpected victory against 2024 champion Andrey Rublev, breaking his serve in both sets to complete a swift one-hour, 14-minute match, showcasing his powerful groundstrokes.
In another exciting encounter, Arthur Fils, the recent Barcelona champion, secured his first Madrid victory by edging Ignacio Buse 6-7(4), 7-6(3), 7-5, setting the stage for a clash against Emilio Nava.
Lorenzo Musetti also kicked off his Madrid campaign successfully, defeating Hubert Hurkacz 6-4, 7-6(4) for his inaugural Masters 1000 win of the season. He looks to continue his run against Tallon Griekspoor in the next round.
