Jannik Sinner, the world number one, secured his place in the semi-finals of the Madrid Open with a 6-2, 7-6 (7/0) victory over Rafael Jodar, a promising 19-year-old from Spain. Jodar, who recently won his first ATP title in Marrakesh and reached the quarter-finals in Madrid, put up a strong fight but ultimately fell short against Sinner. The match was not as straightforward as the score suggests; Sinner faced multiple challenges, including saving break points during a lengthy service game. With this win, Sinner has now reached the semi-finals of all nine Masters 1000 tournaments, extending his winning streak to 21 matches. Jodar, who was ranked 687 a year ago while playing college tennis at the University of Virginia, is set to enter the top 35 in the ATP rankings. Sinner praised Jodar's talent but cautioned against placing too much pressure on him. In the WTA draw, Marta Kostyuk continued her impressive form, winning her 10th consecutive match and advancing to the semi-finals, where she will face Anastasia Potapova, who made history as the first player representing Austria to reach a WTA 1000 semi-final.