Meanwhile, Rafael Jodar and Alexander Blockx break into the Top 40, while Marta Kostyuk cracks the Top 15.

For Sinner, an icy resolve has always been crucial. For Kostyuk, it took years of work to leave the “emotional bombing” behind.

The 24-year-old Italian is now one Rome title away from completing the career set of all nine Masters 1000 titles.

The Russian teenager was once again overcome by tears at the end of a tough defeat, this time in Madrid.

Since the summer of 2024, they have played eight times, and Sinner has won them all. He went on to win the tournament each time.