ATP Tour news: Jannik Sinner creates history as Masters domination continues in Madrid

Madrid stages the second of three Masters 1000 events during the ATP clay court season, held at a considerable altitude of around 2,000 feet and usually in balmy temperatures.

The so-called “big four” (Andy Murray, Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic) exerted something of a stranglehold upon the tournament, winning it for 10 straight years in 2008-17.

In more recent times, the current dominant pair of Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz have claimed the title, along with Andrey Rublev and Casper Ruud.

Following this year’s edition, Sports News Blitz writer and tennis fan AJ Becker takes a look at the implications for both winner and runner-up.