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Sinner downs Jodar, Fils sinks Lehecka; Relive Madrid Day 8 video highlights
Look back at the best moments from Wednesday in Madrid
April 29, 2026
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Sinner is chasing his first Madrid crown.
By ATP Staff
Jannik Sinner advanced to the last four at the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday when he defeated home favourite Rafael Jodar. Later in the day, Arthur Fils cruised past Jiri Lehecka to set a semi-final meeting with Sinner.
ATPTour.com looks back at the biggest Wednesday stories through video.
In the first quarter-final match of the day, Sinner faced Spaniard Jodar. The Italian saved all five break points he faced in the second set, highlighted by fending off a crucial one in the eighth game with this stylish backhand flick.
Sinner then powered to a 6-2, 7-6(0) victory against the #NextGenATP star. With the triumph, the World No. 1 completed the set of reaching all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. Sinner will next face Arthur Fils.
Recent Barcelona champion Fils advanced to the last four in Madrid for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4 victory against Miami finalist Jiri Lehecka.
The Frenchman produced many thrilling moments on the court throughout the 74-minute clash, including clinching this fun rally early in the first set.
In doubles action, Manuel Guinard and Guido Andreozzi outlasted singles stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Luciano Darderi 5-7, 6-1, 11-9. En route to the triumph, Guinard found himself in an awkward situation in the second set, when the Frenchman got struck by one of Tsitsipas’ backhands.
