Jannik Sinner down Rafael Jodar, Arthur Fils down Jiri Lehecka; Relive the highlights of Madrid Day 8 | ATP Tour
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Sinner knocks down Jodar, Fils sinks Lehecka; Relive the highlights of Madrid Day 8
Take a look back at Wednesday’s best moments in Madrid
April 29, 2026
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The culprit is chasing his first Madrid crown.
By ATP staff
Jannik Sinner advanced to the last four of the Mutua Madrid Open on Wednesday when he beat home favorite Rafael Jodar. Later in the day, Arthur Fils edged past Jiri Lehecka to set up a semi-final meeting with Sinner.
ATPtour.com takes a look back at Wednesday’s big news with 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 a crucial victory in the eighth game with a stylish backhand.
Soson then powered to a 6-2, 7-6(0) win over the #NextGenATP superstar. With the win, World No. 1 completed the set to reach all nine ATP Masters 1000 semi-finals. The offender will next face Arthur Fils.
Barcelona’s reigning champion Fils advanced to the last four in Madrid for the first time with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Miami finalist Jiri Lehecka.
The Frenchman produced many exciting moments on court throughout the 74-minute clash, including winning this entertaining rally early in the first set.
In doubles action, Manuel Guinard and Guido Andreozzi took out top singles stars Stefanos Tsitsipas and Luciano Darderi 5-7, 6-1, 11-9. On the way to victory, Guinard found himself in a bad situation in the second stage, when the Frenchman was beaten by one of Tsitsipas’s players.
