Unstoppable Sinner brushes Fils aside to reach Madrid final and continue fearsome form

[p][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/game/tennis/arthur-f-IoIhUqIN/sinner-j-6HdC3z4H/?mid=CYDC7cMM"]The Italian won his 22nd straight match[/a] to book a place in Sunday's final, where he will aim to win a record fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title.[/p][p]With his chief rival [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/alcaraz-garfia-carlos/UkhgIFEq/"]Carlos Alcaraz[/a] out injured, [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/sinner-jannik/6HdC3z4H/"]Sinner[/a] is the firm favourite to triumph at the Caja Magica and add to recent titles at Indian Wells, Miami and Monte Carlo.[/p][p]The 24-year-old will face second seed [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/zverev-alexander/dGbUhw9m/"]Alexander Zverev[/a] in the final.[/p][p][b]"I played at a very high level, but I focus on always raising my level a little. Especially when the tournament gets serious... You have to raise your level if you want to keep going,"[/b] Sinner told Movistar.[/p][embed guid="81200c35-1ea2-4aeb-a534-a53bc6ea4505" url="https://x.com/MutuaMadridOpen/status/2050241110111399970" social-type="twitter" /][p]The Italian admitted he was feeling a little tired after playing so many matches of late.[/p][p][b]"Obviously, there's a bit of fatigue - mentally I feel good, but there is some physical tiredness, my body isn't completely fresh, but that's normal, and I think it's a very positive thing for me, because it means I'm playing a lot of matches,"[/b] Sinner said.[/p][p][b]"Of course, on Sunday we'll try to do even better, but whatever happens, I've reached another final in a very important tournament."[/b][/p][p]Beating Sinner right now seems a near-impossible feat, and the four-time Grand Slam winner started superbly against Barcelona Open winner [a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/player/arthur-fils/IoIhUqIN/"]Fils[/a], who has impressed since returning from injury in February.[/p][image alt="Key match stats" id="abe8a348-cfc9-4d15-a7b9-c6df65cf4890" credit-line="Flashscore" guid="1c2a22f6-e1ff-4b27-ba17-e117d9d87c72" original-width="1080" original-height="1080" /][p]The Italian broke in the third game when Fils went long to lead 2-1.[/p][p]Sinner broke again in the fifth game with Fils, ranked 25th in the world, unable to cope with his sheer power.[/p][p]The Frenchman has not yet reached a Masters 1000 final, and with Sinner in sumptuous form, it quickly became clear he would have to wait a little longer.[/p][p]Sinner wrapped up the first set on his serve after Fils found some fighting spirit to prevent a third break.[/p][p]The second set was far closer, with Fils rising in confidence and belief.[/p][embed guid="47fa284e-5237-4012-9fe8-8bb8d3d3253f" url="https://x.com/MutuaMadridOpen/status/2050242879289688132" social-type="twitter" /][p]The 21-year-old saved two break points for a 3-2 lead, and put pressure on Sinner's next serve, although the Italian produced two aces to hold.[/p][p]Sinner broke with a down-the-line backhand winner to end an excellent rally for a 5-4 lead and served it out to triumph.[/p][p][b][a href="https://www.flashscore.ca/tennis/atp-singles/madrid/"]Follow the men's side at the Madrid Open here.[/a][/b][/p]