Day Ten at the Mutua Madrid Open delivered two straight-sets semi-finals as the top two seeds advanced comfortably to set up a blockbuster final.
Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to dismiss Arthur Fils 6-2, 6-4, while Alexander Zverev was equally impressive in seeing off surprise package Alexander Blockx 6-2, 7-5.
Both players looked sharp and in control throughout their respective matches. Here are the semi-final results from Day 10:
Day Ten 2026 Madrid Open Semi-Final Results
| Winner | Loser | Score |
|---|---|---|
| (1) Jannik Sinner | (21) Arthur Fils | 6-2 6-4 |
| (2) Alexander Zverev | Alexander Blockx | 6-2 7-5 |
Match Recap
Jannik Sinner def. Arthur Fils 6-2 6-4
Jannik Sinner produced a commanding performance to reach the final of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, defeating in-form Arthur Fils in straight sets.
The World No. 1 was in ruthless form from the start, breaking early and maintaining total control with his trademark precision and depth.
Sinner barely gave Fils any breathing room in the first set, wrapping it up 6-2. Although Fils improved his serving in the second set and made it more competitive, Sinner stayed rock-solid, dropping just three points behind his first serve in the entire match and never facing a break point.
The Italian fired 17 winners compared to Fils’ 10 and looked extremely comfortable, in a match that lasted just 85 minutes.
Fils has a huge forehand, but Sinner can absorb power through the middle and fire back readily. I always call Fils an athlete first, tennis player second. That gets the job done against a lot of guys, but against the top guys, it’s not enough, and I will stick with that assessment.
After the win, Sinner said he felt “very comfortable on the return” and was happy with his overall level, calling it “a very good day in the office.”
With this victory, Sinner extended his Masters 1000 winning streak to 27 matches, reached his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 final and has now reached a final at all nine Masters 1000 events.
Match Stats
| Key Stats | Jannik Sinner | Arthur Fils |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 17 | 10 |
| Unforced Errors | 19 | 24 |
| Aces | 4 | 3 |
| Double Faults | 1 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 52% (24/46) | 49% (30/61) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 88% (21/24) | 70% (21/30) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 68% (15/22) | 45% (14/31) |
| Break Points Saved | – (0/0) | 50% (3/6) |
| Service Games | 100% (9/9) | 67% (6/9) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 30% (9/30) | 13% (3/24) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 55% (17/31) | 32% (7/22) |
| Break Points Won | 50% (3/6) | – (0/0) |
| Return Games | 33% (3/9) | 0% (0/9) |
| Pressure Points | 50% (3/6) | 50% (3/6) |
| Service Points | 78% (36/46) | 57% (35/61) |
| Return Points | 43% (26/61) | 22% (10/46) |
| Net Points | 100% (7/7) | 50% (1/2) |
| Total Points | 58% (62/107) | 42% (45/107) |
| Max Points In A Row | 7 | 5 |
| Total Games | 67% (12/18) | 33% (6/18) |
| Max Games In A Row | 5 | 1 |
Highlights
Alexander Zverev def. Alexander Blockx 6-2 7-5
Alexander Zverev reached his fourth Madrid Open final with a composed straight-sets victory over surprise package Alexander Blockx on Friday night.
The second seed was in control from the start, racing through the first set 6-2 with strong serving and clean baseline play.
Blockx, who had enjoyed a dream run with upsets over Auger-Aliassime, Cerúndolo, and defending champion Ruud, fought hard in the second set and made it competitive.
However, Zverev stayed patient, averted a couple of tricky moments, and broke decisively in the 11th game before serving out the match to love.
The win took just 1 hour and 35 minutes. Zverev looked sharp throughout, and he’s proved ultra consistent so far this season. He comfortably sits as the third-best player in the world behind Sinner and Alcaraz.
I thought Blockx played ok, but he started nervously, which affected his movement, and he struggled early, allowing Zverev to take control. He was also never going to come out on top when trading backhand to backhand, as Sascha can do that all day, so he had to quickly rethink that tactic.
In a way, both semi-finals were similar: both guys won 58% of points and stayed 100% in service games, but Sinner played with greater surgical efficiency, better conversion rates, and cleaner match management. His matches just feel more inevitable.
Whereas Zverev, who I thought played aggressively as he felt confident Blockz wasn’t going to hurt him, is still a bit wasteful and less efficient when it comes to really stamping out an opponent’s chances, which is what I think will prove the difference tomorrow.
Match Stats
| Key Stats | Alexander Blockx | Alexander Zverev |
|---|---|---|
| Winners | 18 | 33 |
| Unforced Errors | 18 | 15 |
| Aces | 6 | 5 |
| Double Faults | 2 | 2 |
| 1st Serve % | 60% (50/84) | 78% (40/51) |
| 1st Serve Points Won | 72% (36/50) | 85% (34/40) |
| 2nd Serve Points Won | 32% (11/34) | 67% (8/12) |
| Break Points Saved | 79% (11/14) | – (0/0) |
| Service Games | 70% (7/10) | 100% (9/9) |
| 1st Return Points Won | 15% (6/40) | 28% (14/50) |
| 2nd Return Points Won | 33% (4/12) | 68% (23/34) |
| Break Points Won | – (0/0) | 21% (3/14) |
| Return Games | 0% (0/9) | 30% (3/10) |
| Pressure Points | 79% (11/14) | 21% (3/14) |
| Service Points | 56% (47/84) | 80% (41/51) |
| Return Points | 20% (10/51) | 44% (37/84) |
| Net Points | 80% (8/10) | 88% (15/17) |
| Total Points | 42% (57/135) | 58% (78/135) |
| Max Points In A Row | 5 | 7 |
| Total Games | 37% (7/19) | 63% (12/19) |
| Max Games In A Row | 1 | 3 |
Highlights
Madrid Open 2026 Day Twelve Final
- (1) Jannik Sinner vs (2) Alexander Zverev