Carlos Alcaraz Continues Madrid Dominance with Gritty Win Over Struff

Carlos Alcaraz continued his impressive run at the Mutua Madrid Open, clinching a hard-fought victory over Jan-Lennard Struff in what was a gritty battle at the Caja Magica stadium.

The former world No. 1 extended his Madrid winning streak to 14 matches, now tied with Rafael Nadal for the longest streak at the tournament. Despite facing a tough challenge from his German opponent, Alcaraz managed to secure the win after a nail-biting three-set encounter lasting nearly three hours at the iconic Manolo Santana Stadium.

Alcaraz, who has claimed the Madrid Open title for the past two years, displayed remarkable resilience to overcome Struff, eventually conquering the match on his fifth match point.

Seeded 23rd at this year’s tournament, Struff had shown strong form leading up to the match, with victories over Jaume Munar and Ugo Humbert. However, it was Alcaraz’s tenacity and skill that ultimately prevailed in this thrilling showdown.

Next up for Alcaraz is a quarterfinal clash with the seventh-seeded Andrey Rublev, setting the stage for another thrilling contest at the Madrid Open. The Spaniard’s performance, especially coming off an injury cloud, has impressed fans and critics alike, solidifying his reputation as a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world.

In other matches at the Madrid Open, top-seeded Daniil Medvedev fought hard to secure a win against Italian Jannik Sinner, advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time in his career at this tournament. The Russian star’s consistent performance has been a highlight of the competition, as he looks to make his mark on the clay courts of the Spanish capital.

Meanwhile, women’s top seed Iga Swiatek faced a tough challenge from Brazilian Thiago Monteiro, eventually prevailing in a hard-fought match to reach the semifinals. With her sights set on victory in Madrid, Swiatek is determined to add another prestigious title to her impressive list of achievements.

The Madrid Open continues to deliver thrilling tennis action, with players like Italian Lorenzo Musetti, Polish star Swiatek, and American Francisco Cerundolo showcasing their skills on the grand stage of the Caja Magica. As the competition heats up, fans can expect more excitement and drama in the days to come.