Jannik Sinner is already looking ahead to a home triumph in Rome after a historic victory in Madrid. The 24-year-old Italian dismantled Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 in just 57 minutes on Sunday to capture his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title, becoming the first man to achieve the feat.
Sinner's Madrid win adds to recent crowns in Paris, Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo. Only Rome is missing from his collection. A victory there next week would make him only the second man after Novak Djokovic to win all nine Masters 1000 titles.
"Playing at home is always special," Sinner said in Madrid. "I'm happy to be going to Rome; it's very special to me." He also acknowledged the mental toll of his recent success, saying he will rest before heading to the Italian capital.
Sinner, who has dominated both hardcourts and clay this season, refused to compare himself to other players. "I try to be the best possible version of myself, and that's it."