Carlos Alcaraz Falls and Jannik Sinner Withdraw from Madrid Open
The Madrid Open has set the stage for a new champion to emerge this year. Andrey Rublev showed incredible consistency and precision to beat Carlos Alcaraz, who seemed to have lost steam after the first set. Despite Alcaraz’s efforts, Rublev’s powerful serve proved too difficult to counter. 4-6, 6-three, 6-2 Russia’s victory.
After the game, Alcaraz said, “I think I wasn’t as mentally strong as usual today. I felt particularly frustrated when I failed to take advantage of opportunities. It can be difficult to deal with someone like Rublev, who rarely gives you a chance. My own unforced error cost me dearly today. “This is something I need to work on.”
Nonetheless, Rublev put up an outstanding performance and now awaits the winner of the Taylor Fritz vs. Francisco Cerundolo match in the semifinals.
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Meanwhile, Italian tennis star Jannik Sinner withdrew from the tournament due to a hip injury. Sinner finished his round. 16 Match against Pavel Kotov (6-2, 7-5) later in the evening and the next morning faced a tough match against Karen Khachanov. Sinner won the match 5-7, 6-three, 6-threeThe tight schedule and physical strain may have influenced his decision to withdraw.
Sinner’s withdrawal sends Canadian Felix Auger-Aliassime directly to the semifinals where he will face the winner of the Daniil Medvedev vs. Jiri Lehecka match.
at WTA In the tournament, Madison Keys will face the world No. 1. One Iga Swiatek in the semifinals. Keys advanced by defeating her compatriot Coco Gauff in a tight round. 16 matches (7-6, 4-6, 6-4) and later Tunisia Ons Javert (0-6, 7-5, 6-One).
In the other semifinal, Elena Rybakina will face Aryna Sabalenka for a spot in the final. Defending champion Sabalenka edged out young Russian talent Mirra Andreeva in the quarterfinals. 6-One, 6-4 Victory.
The semifinals promise to be thrilling tennis, but there’s also the possibility of a repeat of last year’s final between Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka.
