Carlos Alcaraz, the young tennis sensation, showed his prowess once again at the Madrid Open by cruising past Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round. Despite skipping Monte Carlo and Barcelona due to an arm injury, Alcaraz displayed his class with a convincing 6-3, 6-3 victory. The defending champion expressed his satisfaction with his performance, stating, “I think I played at a really good level.”
Alcaraz made a strong start to the tournament with a 6-2, 6-1 win against Alexander Shevchenko, setting the tone for his campaign. Having deliberately skipped earlier events to recover fully, Alcaraz emphasized his desire to be competitive without any pain. The 20-year-old sensation is focused on maintaining his form as he looks ahead to the French Open next month.
Currently ranked No. 3 in the world, Alcaraz has his sights set on creating history by winning a third consecutive Madrid Open title. His next challenge comes in the form of Jan-Lennard Struff, whom he faced in last year’s final. With his confidence high and his game in good shape, Alcaraz is determined to continue his winning streak.
In addition to Alcaraz’s dominant display, Andrey Rublev showcased his return to form with a hard-fought 7-6 (10), 6-4 victory against Alejandro Davidovich Fokina. The world No. 8 bounced back from a four-match losing streak with an impressive performance in Madrid. Meanwhile, Tallon Griekspoor caused an upset by securing his first top-20 win on clay, defeating world No. 12 Holger Rune in a thrilling encounter.
The Madrid Open continues to provide enthralling matchups and impressive performances from the top players in the world. As Carlos Alcaraz seeks to etch his name in the history books with a third consecutive title, the competition is heating up with every round. With rising stars and established names battling it out on the clay courts, tennis fans can look forward to more thrilling action in the days to come.
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