The win was Novak Djokovic’s first in Madrid since 2016 and brought him into a tie with Rafael Nadal for the most Masters 1000 trophy wins (33) in history.
It was the second title of the season for the top-ranked Djokovic, adding to his triumph in the Australian Open. He hadn’t won in Madrid since 2016, with his other title in the Spanish capital coming in 2011.
Nadal and Djokovic have five Masters 1000 titles more than Roger Federer, third in the all-time list. Djokovic was in control from the start against his 20-year-old Greek opponent, who had defeated Nadal in the Madrid semifinals and was trying to become the first player to win three tour titles this season.
The Serb broke Tsitsipas early in the first set and late in the second to close out the match at the Magic Box centre court.
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