Alexander Zverev needed only a year to claim three Masters 1000 titles between the spring of 2017 and 2018. Alexander’s third Masters 1000 shield came in Madrid 2018 following a flawless performance throughout the week.Zverev toppled Dominic Thiem 6-4, 6-4 in an hour and 19 minutes in the final and became the fifth active player with three Masters 1000 crowns. It was their sixth meeting and the second win for the German, who dominated his games to keep the pressure on the other side.Zverev dropped 12 points in ten service games and never faced troubles behind the initial shot. He stole the rival’s …