Carlos Alcaraz He has not lost at the Masters 1000 ATP Mutua Madrid Open since 2021. Champion in 2022 and 2023, he equaled Rafa Nadal’s best streak with fourteen consecutive victories in the tournament. In his case there are also 24 counting the Conde de Godó Trophy. His untouchable status at the Spanish ATP ran out in the 2024 quarterfinals.
The Murcian, who turns 21 on Sunday and could hand the world number three to the Russian Daniel Medvedevsurrender to the Russians Andrey Rublev by 4-6, 6-3 and 6-2.
The champion, was ruled out of his reappearance after nearly a month away from competition with an arm injury, which ruled him out of Monte Carlo and Godó.
Rublev, ironically, regaining his best feelings after accumulating four consecutive defeats, which sank after a refereeing event that resulted in his disqualification from the Dubai tournament.
The two had a good relationship, the shy Rublev on the court transformed into a polite and friendly person outside. He spends a lot of time in Barcelona, where his coaches are Fernando Vicente and Beto Martín.
The good vibes between the two were staged in their greetings in the hallway leading to the headquarters of the Manolo Santana Stadium, as they knew how to laugh before facing their second rivalry.
The first, at the ATP Finals in Turin 2023, was won Alcaraz. The second went to ‘Ruble’, as Rublev was called by his colleagues. Once the Russian win was sealed, Alcaraz was very sporty, even hot, with him in the net, after the protocol greeting. The hugs revealed a conspiracy between the two.
“Good, ruble, well played. Good serve, good luck,” Alcaraz commented in disgust but recognized his opponent’s merit and kept his smile for the moment out of respect for a rival and great teammate.
Source: La Verdad
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