Sinner Dominates Moller to Advance to Madrid Round of 16
The Italian sensation has now secured 24 straight victories at the ATP Masters 1000 level.
April 26, 2026
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Jannik Sinner showcases his talent in the third round against Elmer Moller at the Mutua Madrid Open.
By Andy West
In a commanding performance at the Mutua Madrid Open, Jannik Sinner faced off against the less familiar Elmer Moller, clinching a smooth 6-2, 6-3 victory to advance to the third round of this prestigious clay-court ATP Masters 1000 event.
Ranked No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings, Sinner demonstrated his consistency, overpowering No. 169 Moller, who was up against a Top-10 player for the very first time. Sinner dominated the match at Manolo Santana Stadium, wrapping it up in just over an hour and 17 minutes and extending his remarkable Masters 1000 winning streak to 24 matches—the fourth longest in the history of the series since 1990.
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Boasting a season record of 26-2, according to the Infosys ATP Win/Loss Index, Sinner is now just four victories shy of achieving an unprecedented five consecutive Masters 1000 titles. The 24-year-old aims to continue his recent success after triumphing in Paris last November, Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte-Carlo. He is set to face either 19th-seeded Cameron Norrie or Thiago Agustin Tirante for a place in the Madrid quarter-finals.
“I focused on staying calm and serving well during critical moments,” Sinner remarked during his on-court interview. “That was crucial today. The match lacked rhythm, so I aimed to remain compact. Let’s see what lies ahead in the next round.”
Sinner got off to a blistering start in his first-ever Lexus ATP Head2Head matchup with the 22-year-old Moller, seizing four straight games after the score was tied at 1-1 in the opening set. Despite Moller breaking Sinner’s serve in the seventh game—a rare feat—Sinner regained control to seal the first set with another break.
Moller took a medical timeout at 2-5, receiving treatment for an abdominal issue from the tournament physio, yet he displayed commendable spirit throughout the second set. He began to find his rhythm, especially with his backhand, which has contributed to his rise toward the Top 100.
Ultimately, those efforts fell short, as back-to-back double faults from Moller at 2-3 handed Sinner a crucial break. From that point, the World No. 1 made no mistakes, efficiently closing out the match after converting four out of nine break point opportunities.
