Jannik Sinner blasts Madrid Open scheduling after gritty win over Cam Norrie

Fresh off a dominant straight-sets victory over Cameron Norrie, Jannik Sinner continues his tear through the Madrid Open. With defending champion Carlos Alcaraz sidelined, the Italian star has emerged as the heavy favorite to hoist the trophy. However, despite his form on the dirt, Sinner isn’t thrilled with the tournament’s clock.

Following his late-night clash, the World No. 1-elect had pointed words for the ATP regarding the grueling schedule at Madrid Open. “I think we need to make some adjustments with scheduling,” Sinner told reporters. “Two matches [starting] after 8:00 PM is very late. Even with a day in between, you finish at 1:30 AM, then you have to eat and get treatment. It’s very late.“

While Sinner noted that players “try to adapt our bodies and minds,” his comments add to a growing chorus of stars calling for a structural overhaul of late-night sessions in professional tennis.

Dominance on the dirt: Sinner’s Madrid run

Sinner has been nearly untouchable in the Spanish capital. Through three rounds, the most recent against Norrie, he has dropped just one set,leveraging a high-octane serve and clinical baseline play, showing why he is the number 1, which is secured until Wimbledon at least.

As he closes in on what would be his second career clay-court title, the stats reflect a player at the peak of his powers:

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The road ahead

The Italian superstar will face Spain’s Rafael Jodar on Wednesday in a high-stakes quarterfinal. A win would propel Sinner into the final four and further solidify his status as the man to beat on the ATP Tour.

With the Italian Open in Rome looming and Roland Garros just around the corner, the stakes couldn’t be higher. With Alcaraz’s status uncertain for the coming weeks, Sinner has a golden opportunity to sweep the clay season and capture his first-ever French Open title.