He Madrid Masters 1,000 is preparing to experience a Super Tuesday with four Spanish tennis players fighting for a place in the quarterfinals, Carlos Alcarazworld number 2), Alexander Davidovich (35º), Barnabas Zapata (42nd) and Jaume Munar (88th).
Alcaraz and Alexander Zverevthe last two champions in Madrid, will star in the stellar match of the day (4:00 pm/Teledeporte, Movistar+ and directed on the MD website) as they repeat last year’s final in the round of 16.
The Murcian was then more superior (6-3, 6-1), among other things because the German arrived very tired and had little time to rest due to the morning games he had to play in the past round.
After winning his second title in 2021, Zverev, who had already lifted the 2018 trophy, also made it to the 2022 final, but there he barely came up against the rising Alcaraz. Zverev did not diminish Carlos’ excellent game and tournament, but he harshly criticized the organization for the constant night time they imposed on him. “The work of the ATP this week was an absolute disaster,” criticized Zverev, who not long after beating the Murcian in the quarterfinals. Roland Garros.
In fact, the German leads Alcaraz (3-1) in their direct rivalries, but the Spaniard is at the perfect start of the season, already has 25 wins, only two losses and three titles. (Buenos Aires, Indian Wells, Barcelona). To his record this year on clay (15-1) he has added a streak of 17 straight wins in Spain, including his last two titles at Godó and Madrid in 2022.
“It’s going to be different than last year,” Alcaraz warned. “Everyone knows what Zverev is, what a good player he is and how many shots he has. I will try to make the best game possible. He is passionate and serves well. I have to show all my abilities. I want to measure myself against him”, added Carlos.
Zverev had to withdraw from the Roland Garros semifinals after injuring himself in his match at Rafael Nadal: He tore several ligaments in his right ankle and was out for six months. Since his return, he has been gradually regaining his previous level, which is why today will be another interesting test for the released Alcaraz.
Munar-Altmaier, Davidovich Coric and Zapata-Tsitsipas They are the other meetings of the Spaniards. Zapata qualified on Monday for the first time for the round of 16 at the Masters 1,000 after losing Roman Safiullin. In the early hours of Sunday, Davidovich lost Holger Rune after another controversial attitude from the Dane, whose penchant for being controversial gets him booed from the stands.
Source: La Verdad
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