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Sinner levels with Alcaraz in Big Titles count

Jannik Sinner has moved level with Carlos Alcaraz in the pair’s ‘Big Titles’ race after winning his fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 crown at the Mutua Madrid Open.

The Italian overcame Alexander Zverev in the Spanish capital to claim his 15th ‘Big Title’ – a combination of Grand Slam championships, trophies at the Nitto ATP Finals and ATP Masters 1000 tournaments, and Olympic singles gold medals. Sinner is the first player in series history (since 1990) to have claimed the first four Masters 1000 titles of the season.

Sinner has now clinched nine Masters 1000 crowns, one more than Alcaraz, who has been victorious at that level on eight occasions.

This was the first time Sinner has won the trophy in Madrid. Sinner has an opportunity to move ahead of Alcaraz in the pair's ‘Big Titles’ battle in the coming month, with World No. 2 Alcaraz missing Rome and Roland Garros due to injury.

The 24-year-old can become just the second man, alongside Novak Djokovic, to complete the Career Golden Masters at his next event in Rome, where his best result is a final showing last year.

Big Titles Won: Alcaraz & Sinner

Alcaraz made a dream start to the season when he completed the Career Grand Slam at the Australian Open in February, opening up a four-trophy lead in the 'Big Titles' battle. However, Sinner has since won all four 'Big Titles' available to level.

The No. 1 player in the PIF ATP Rankings Sinner has won a Big Title for every 4.6 tournaments he has played in his career. The only players with better rates are Djokovic (3.3), Nadal (3.5), Alcaraz (3.9) and Roger Federer (4.4).