Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: ‘Lucky loser’ Struff sets up final clash with Alcaraz

The Hindu  

Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff, the world number 65 who had originally been knocked out in qualifying before winning a reprieve, in Sunday’s final. He came from a set down to see off 121st-ranked Karatsev 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 and become the first ‘lucky loser’ to go all the way to a Masters final. “I played one final before in Munich but there was no crowd because of Covid.” Struff and Alcaraz have met twice before -- the German winning in straight sets at the French Open in 2021 before the flamboyant Spaniard claimed a five-setter at Wimbledon last year. ‘I have to go for it’ “We played an amazing match at Wimbledon and I was very close to beating him but he pulled off unbelievable shots,” Struff said. The Madrid women’s final between the world number one Iga Swiatek and number two, Aryna Sabalenka, takes place on Saturday.

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Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in quarters after losing to Andrey Rublev
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz crashes out in quarters after losing to Andrey Rublev

India Today  

Carlos Alcaraz's hopes of becoming the first player to win three-straight Madrid Open titles came undone as the second seed fell to a 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, loss in front of his home crowd to Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev in the quarter-finals on Wednesday. The 20-year-old two-times grand slam champion was not at his best despite taking the opening set …

Madrid Open 2024: Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out after losing to Rublev
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Two-time defending champion Alcaraz crashes out after losing to Rublev

The Hindu  

Two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz crashed out of the Madrid Open on Wednesday as Andrey Rublev triumphed in their quarterfinal clash. Rublev, the world number eight from Russia, came through 4-6, 6-3, 6-2, handing the third-ranked Alcaraz his first defeat on Spanish clay in 25 matches. However, 26-year-old Rublev battled back with Alcaraz looking increasingly weary as the tie progressed …

Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his round of 32 match against Argentina's Pedro Cachin at the Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain April 29, 2024. Nadal's body withstood its toughest test yet at this Madrid Open in a 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 win over 91st-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday. "I took more risks in the third set, but it's …

Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Nadal tested in a 3-hour win over Cachin at Madrid

China Daily  

Spain's Rafael Nadal celebrates after winning his round of 32 match against Argentina's Pedro Cachin at the Madrid Open in Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain April 29, 2024. Nadal's body withstood its toughest test yet at this Madrid Open in a 6-1, 6-7, 6-3 win over 91st-ranked Pedro Cachin on Monday. "I took more risks in the third set, but it's …

Madrid Open 2024: Champion Alcaraz passes ‘test of fire’ to reach last 16
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Madrid Open 2024: Champion Alcaraz passes ‘test of fire’ to reach last 16

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz passed a “test of fire” to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Sunday, demonstrating he is over his injury worries before the French Open. The double defending champion came through 6-3, 6-3 and will face last year’s runner-up Jan-Lennard Struff in the next round after another impressive …

Madrid Open: Osaka stumbles against Samsonova, Gauff sails through
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Madrid Open: Osaka stumbles against Samsonova, Gauff sails through

The Hindu  

Liudmila Samsonova brought former world number one Naomi Osaka’s return to clay to a halt in the second round of the Madrid Open on Thursday with a 6-2, 4-6, 7-5 victory. Four-time Grand Slam champion Osaka twice battled back from a break down in the second set to force a decisive third but world number 17 Samsonova eventually ground out …

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out of Italian Open
1 year, 7 months ago

World Number One Carlos Alcaraz Knocked Out of Italian Open

News 18  

Carlo Alcaraz’s 12-match winning streak came to an unexpected end when he was beaten by 135th-ranked Hungarian qualifier Fabian Marozsan 6-3, 7-6 Monday in the third round of the Italian Open. “I just try to hit back every ball and try to do my best.” Late in the second set, Alcaraz started yelling “Vamos” every time he won a significant …

Alcaraz wins in Madrid to reclaim number one spot
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz wins in Madrid to reclaim number one spot

China Daily  

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the Madrid Open trophy after winning his final match against Germany's Jan-Lennard Struff at Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain on May 7, 2023. MADRID - Carlos Alcaraz won the Madrid Open men's title by defeating German Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 in Sunday's final. Alcaraz started off by breaking Struff's serve, but the German refused to …

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz beats Struff to match Rafael Nadal as the only consecutive Madrid Open winner

The Hindu  

Carlos Alcaraz successfully defended his Madrid Open title with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over lucky loser Jan-Lennard Struff on Sunday, moving closer to recovering his world No. It was Alcaraz’s 29th win of the season, and 21st straight in Spain going back to a loss to Rafael Nadal in Madrid on his 18th birthday two years ago. He joined …

Carlos Alcaraz set for top ranking following Madrid Open success
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz set for top ranking following Madrid Open success

The Independent  

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Alcaraz vs Struff, 2023 Madrid Open final: Preview, streaming info, head-to-head record
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz vs Struff, 2023 Madrid Open final: Preview, streaming info, head-to-head record

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz takes on Jan-Lennard Struff in the men’s singles final of the Madrid Open on Sunday. The men’s singles final of the 2023 Madrid Open between Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz and Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff will begin at 10PM IST. Where to watch Alcaraz vs Struff Madrid Open final in India? The men’s singles final of the 2023 Madrid …

Alcaraz beats Coric to reach Madrid Open final on birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz beats Coric to reach Madrid Open final on birthday

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by reaching the Madrid Open final with an entertaining 6-4, 6-3 win over Borna Coric on Friday. “I turned 18 against Rafa, my 19th birthday I won an incredible match against Norrie, and 20 here, getting to the final, each year is so special.” Alcaraz, reaching his fourth Masters 1000 final, broke …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka plots 'revenge' against Swiatek in final; lucky loser Struff knocks Tsitsipas out

Firstpost  

Sabalenka, the 2021 champion in Madrid, will face Swiatek in Saturday’s championship match after the French and US Open winner swept aside 13th-ranked Veronika Kudermetova 6-1, 6-1. Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday and then plotted revenge on world number one Iga …

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Iga Swiatek sets up final with Sabalenka, Tsitsipas knocked out

The Hindu  

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semifinal of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka. Earlier on Thursday, Sabalenka brushed past Maria Sakkari 6-4 6-1 as their ninth meeting on tour and first on clay ended with the 24-year-old Belarusian extending her …

Madrid Open: Jan-Lennard Struff Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Iga Swiatek-Aryna Sabalenka Set up Blockbuster Final
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Jan-Lennard Struff Upsets Stefanos Tsitsipas, Iga Swiatek-Aryna Sabalenka Set up Blockbuster Final

News 18  

Jan-Lennard Struff thought he was done at the Madrid Open when he lost to Aslan Karatsev in the final round of qualifying last week. Then he got an unexpected spot in the tournament’s main draw as the so-called lucky loser and has really made it count, upsetting fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas 7-6, 5-7, 6-3 on Thursday to set up another shot …

Madrid Open: Sabalenka reaches final, Karatsev ends Zhang’s run
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Sabalenka reaches final, Karatsev ends Zhang’s run

The Hindu  

Aryna Sabalenka advanced to the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years by defeating Maria Sakkari 6-4, 6-1 on Thursday. Men’s qualifier Aslan Karatsev reached his first Masters 1000 semifinal after ending a strong run by Chinese player Zhang Zhizhen 7-6, 6-4. The 99th-ranked Zhang was the first Chinese man to make the quarterfinals of a Masters …

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Karen Khachanov, reaches Madrid Open semifinals
1 year, 7 months ago

Carlos Alcaraz defeats Karen Khachanov, reaches Madrid Open semifinals

The Hindu  

Defending champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the Madrid Open semifinals. @MutuaMadridOpen | #MMOPENpic.twitter.com/2nXICm2LKc — ATP Tour May 3, 2023 Alcaraz blew away Alexander Zverev on Tuesday in a repeat of last year’s final in the Spanish capital, but Khachanov put up stiffer opposition. “It was decided by small details …

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Earns Alexander Zverev Revenge, Daniil Medvedev Out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz Earns Alexander Zverev Revenge, Daniil Medvedev Out

News 18  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Tuesday. In the women’s competition world number two Aryna Sabalenka was forced to sweat by Mayar Sherif but eventually came through 2-6, 6-2, 6-1 to reach the semi-finals. Top-seeded Spaniard Alcaraz, who also beat Zverev in last season’s Madrid final, gained revenge …

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz earns revenge against Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev crashes out
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz earns revenge against Alexander Zverev; Daniil Medvedev crashes out

Firstpost  

Madrid: World number two Carlos Alcaraz breezed past Alexander Zverev 6-1, 6-2 to reach the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Tuesday. Oops!…He Did It Again 🇪🇸@carlosalcaraz drops just THREE GAMES vs Zverev in a repeat of the 2022 Madrid final!#MMOpen pic.twitter.com/Zp3ILD9d9y — Tennis TV May 2, 2023 Top-seeded Spaniard Alcaraz, who also beat Zverev in last season’s Madrid final, gained revenge …

Madrid Open: Alcaraz relishing Zverev rematch
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Alcaraz relishing Zverev rematch

The Hindu  

World number two Carlos Alcaraz said he is looking forward to facing Alexander Zverev at the Madrid Open again, nearly a year after defeating the German in the final of last year’s edition. Alcaraz eased past Bulgarian Grigor Dimitrov 6-2 7-5 on Sunday to set up a last-16 showdown with Zverev, who demolished Frenchman Hugo Grenier 6-1 6-0. The pair …

Madrid Open: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up clash against Zverev
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up clash against Zverev

The Hindu  

World number two and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday set up a Madrid Open last 16 duel with Alexander Zverev, the German rival who handed him a heartbreaking, reality-check defeat at Roland Garros last year. Two-time Madrid champion Zverev needed just 56 minutes earlier Sunday to dispose of France’s Hugo Grenier 6-1, 6-0 on the back of six breaks …

Madrid Open 2023: Swiatek into last 16 after ‘tricky’ clash against Pera
1 year, 7 months ago

Madrid Open 2023: Swiatek into last 16 after ‘tricky’ clash against Pera

The Hindu  

World number one Iga Swiatek claimed she had endured a “tricky” afternoon despite easing to a straight-sets win over American left-hander Bernarda Pera to reach the Madrid Open last 16 on Sunday. but I’m pretty happy that I was disciplined and focused.” Swiatek next faces either Chinese 22nd seed Zheng Qinwen, who was the only player to take a set …

Andreeva into Madrid Open fourth round on 16th birthday
1 year, 7 months ago

Andreeva into Madrid Open fourth round on 16th birthday

The Hindu  

Mirra Andreeva celebrated her 16th birthday by continuing her sensational run in the Madrid Open with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Magda Linette to reach the fourth round on Saturday. Russian teenager Andreeva, ranked at a lowly 194, and who ousted 2021 US Open finalist Leylah Fernandez and world number 14 Beatriz Haddad Maia earlier in the tournament, will face …

Alcaraz survives Ruusuvuori scare at Madrid Open
1 year, 7 months ago

Alcaraz survives Ruusuvuori scare at Madrid Open

The Hindu  

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare before beating Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets to reach the Madrid Open third round on Friday. Arnaldi, a 22-year-old Italian ranked 105, who saved a match point against Benoit Paire in the first round, hit 35 winners on his way to a more comfortable victory over Ruud, who reached two Grand Slam …

Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open
1 year, 8 months ago

Alcaraz cruises to opening victory at Barcelona Open

Associated Press  

BARCELONA, Spain — Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz opened his title defense at the Barcelona Open with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Nuno Borges on Tuesday. “It’s always different to play here, it’s not just any other tournament for me,” the 19-year-old Alcaraz said. “Moving well, hitting the ball really well so I feel a lot of confidence playing here …

Madrid Open Win Sends Aryna Sabalenka up to Fourth in WTA Rankings
3 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open Win Sends Aryna Sabalenka up to Fourth in WTA Rankings

News 18  

Aryna Sabalenka‘s victory over world number one Ashleigh Barty in the Madrid Open final at the weekend saw the Belarusian climb three places to fourth in the new WTA rankings released on Monday. It was Sabalenka’s 10th career title but her first on clay and, three weeks before the French Open, underlined the 23-year-old’s improvement on the surface. Sabalenka was …

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal reaches quarters, Ashleigh Barty into final
3 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal reaches quarters, Ashleigh Barty into final

The Hindu  

Rafael Nadal got through another young opponent and showed signs he was getting closer to his best form on clay as he defeated Alexei Popyrin 6-3, 6-3 to make it to the Madrid Open quarterfinals on Thursday. The five-time Madrid champion cruised past Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz in the second round on Wednesday. “From what I could do, it was …

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarter-finals; Ashleigh Barty beats Paula Badosa
3 years, 7 months ago

Madrid Open: Rafael Nadal through to quarter-finals; Ashleigh Barty beats Paula Badosa

Firstpost  

Nadal’s path to a possible sixth Madrid title was cleared of second seeded Daniil Medvedev and fourth-seeded Monte Carlo champion Stefanos Tsitsipas who were both shock third round losers. Madrid: Rafael Nadal swept into the Madrid Open quarter-finals on Thursday with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over Alexei Popyrin, while Ashleigh Barty booked her spot in the women’s final by ending …

Munich Open: Jan-Lennard Struff reaches maiden ATP Tour final after beating Ilya Ivashka in straight sets
3 years, 7 months ago

Munich Open: Jan-Lennard Struff reaches maiden ATP Tour final after beating Ilya Ivashka in straight sets

Firstpost  

Struff beat Belarusian qualifier Ilya Ivashka 6-4, 6-1 at the ATP clay court tournament in the Bavarian capital to finally end his miserable run of semi-final defeats. Munich: Germany’s Jan-Lennard Struff could barely contain his glee after victory on Saturday in Munich means he has reached his first final on the ATP tour at the eighth attempt. The 31-year-old beat …

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