H2H & Match FundamentalsAlexander Zverev [3] v Alexander BlockxH2H: First Meeting \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madrid 2026 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madrid, Spain \u00a0\u00a0Clay (O)\u00a0Prize Money: \u20ac297,550Third on Manolo Santana Stadium (Not before 19:00 BST) \u00a0Sky\/Now TV<\/a> <- Subscription Required<\/p>\n Once again, Zverev has produced the results needed in Madrid as he is into another semi-final despite some close matches.<\/p>\n Now, Zverev aims to go one step closer to a third Madrid title in a boost to his Roland Garros preparations.<\/p>\n Standing in Zverev\u2019s way is surprise semi-finalist Blockx who knocked out defending champion Ruud in stunning fashion.<\/p>\n The Belgian will be hoping his run doesn\u2019t stop here as he will aim to cap off a dream week by reaching a first Masters 1000 final.<\/p>\n After her semi-final win Zverev said his win over Cobolli wasn\u2019t revenge for his loss to the Italian in Munich and is determined to reach the final in Madrid.<\/p>\n \u00a0\u201cNo revenge. I love Flavio. He\u2019s one of my favourite guys on Tour,\u201d Zverev told the ATP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cI have a great relationship with him and a great relationship with his father. This is sport\u2026 Sports can change very quickly. In Munich, he played an amazing match and I didn\u2019t play a very good match. Today, it was maybe the opposite.<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s amazing but, of course, I need to get past this stage now.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile Blockx admitted his confidence is high and doesn\u2019t know how his ceiling is yet after an impressive week in Madrid.<\/p>\n \u201cI got into the main draw last minute on Friday, just before the deadline. So winning my first match here was already a bonus for me. Then of course all the other matches, I never thought I would get that far,\u201d Blockx told the ATP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cBut once you get confident and you feel your game, a lot can happen. Every game is still a bonus. It\u2019s my first time in such a deep run, and I\u2019m just happy to still be here. \u00a0never had too much confidence on clay the last couple of years. But I think I cannot say that anymore with the results I am having. I think I improved a lot on all my shots, my physicality. I think the conditions here are a bit quicker than the usual clay, so that helps as well. But I definitely like clay now.<\/p>\n \u201c[My] ranking is going up really fast, and it\u2019s nice to be able to play the bigger tournaments now. I don\u2019t know the ceiling, I\u2019ll just see match by match, and hopefully I can get as high as I can.\u201d<\/p>\n Zverev will use the backhand to dominate play and will be proactive by stepping inside the baseline.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Block will use the angles to force Zverev into different positions and will close off rallies at the net.<\/p>\n Both players are confident on serve, producing minimal errors on the first serve so that will be where the match is won or lost.<\/p>\n In the end Zverev\u2019s quality in these conditions could prove to be the decisive factor.<\/p>\n Prediction: Zverev in three sets.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Jannik Sinner [1] v Arthur Fils [21] | H2H: Sinner leads 1-0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Another comfortable tournament for Jannik Sinner<\/a> so far as the Italian targets a first title in the Spanish capital. The world number one has been dominant at Masters 1000 level so far this season, winning all three on offer, and would love nothing more to extend his dominance heading into his home tournament in Rome. Standing in his way is Arthur Fils<\/a> after the in-form Frenchman earned revenge on Jiri Lehecka<\/a> from the Miami final to reach the last four in Madrid.<\/p>\n H2H & Match FundamentalsJannik Sinner [1] v Arthur Fils [21]H2H: Sinner leads 1-0 \u00a0\u00a0Madrid 2026\u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Madrid, Spain\u00a0 \u00a0Clay (O)\u00a0Prize Money: \u20ac297,550Second on Manolo Santana Stadium (Not before 15:00 BST)\u00a0Sky\/Now TV<\/a> <- Subscription Required<\/p>\n Another dominant week for Sinner who is yet to drop a set this week in Madrid and is firm favourite to win a first Madrid title.<\/p>\n However, complacency cannot be afforded for Sinner who chases more records and aims to set the standard at the top of the rankings.<\/p>\n Next up for Sinner is the in-form Fils who is on a big winning streak having won the title in Barcelona before Madrid.<\/p>\n Now, Fils targets more Masters 1000 success as he bids to reach a first final at this level having narrowly missed out in Miami.<\/p>\n After defeating Rafael Jodar<\/a>, Sinner spoke about handling the pressure and is ready for the semi-final clash.<\/p>\n \u201cOf course [I felt] pressure, because before the match I was the favourite,\u201d Sinner explained to the ATP website<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cBut at the same time you need to handle the pressure in a very good way. I felt like the atmosphere was very fair and supporting Rafael. But at the same time, it was very, very fair and that\u2019s something what I really appreciate from the fans. We were hoping for a good match, and that was the case. So when you\u2019re part of a good match, it\u2019s always a good feeling.<\/p>\n \u201cEveryone is a very different player, and you need to adjust yourself. Even though here it\u2019s a quite unique place to play, at the same time you also need to find solutions here. So it was a great match [today]. I found a way through. I am starting to get a bit tired also, but at the same time, I try to recover as much as I can and then we see how it goes for the semis.\u201d<\/p>\n Meanwhile, Fils is extremely happy to be back in the semi-finals and previewed his clash with Sinner.<\/p>\n![](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Connected-Clubs-Graphic.png\"\/)
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