World No 1 Jannik Sinner edged 19‑year‑old wild‑card Rafael Jodar 6‑2 7‑6(7‑0) in the Madrid Open quarter‑finals, becoming the sixth player to reach the semi‑finals of all nine ATP 1000 Masters tournaments. Sinner saved five break points in the second set and rode an 11‑point streak to seal the win.

The Italian opened the match with a disciplined first‑set attack, breaking the Spaniard twice to lead 5‑2 before sealing the set with a fierce backhand. Jodar threatened to pull ahead 4‑2 in the second set, but Sinner’s two‑handed forehand and backhand winners kept the score tied at 3‑3, ultimately turning the tide.

Sinner’s victory follows his Monte‑Carlo Masters title and positions him to face either Arthur Fils or Jiri Lehecka in the semi‑finals. Jodar, fresh from his first tour title in Morocco, will be disappointed to miss a chance to advance but gains valuable experience on the big stage.

The result underscores Sinner’s growing dominance on clay and confirms his status as a top contender for the season’s biggest titles.