In a thrilling final match, Carlos Alcaraz has successfully defended his Madrid Open title against Jan-Lennard Struff with a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win. The victory brings him closer to recovering his world No. 1 ranking at the French Open. Alcaraz will be back at the top of the rankings if he plays at least one match at the upcoming Italian Open. This is his fourth title of the year and 10th of his career.
Player’s Reaction
Alcaraz expressed his joy at lifting the trophy in front of his home crowd, family, and friends, calling it “so, so special.” The Spanish player’s other titles this year came in Buenos Aires and Indian Wells. He is also the first player to win two Masters 1000 trophies this season, bringing his total to five.
Struff, a lucky loser, was the first to reach an ATP Masters 1000 final. He had earned a spot in the main draw after another player dropped out. The German was trying to become the first player in over 20 years to win his first tour-level trophy at a Masters 1000.
Despite the loss, Struff had a commendable performance at the tournament. He upset fourth-seeded Stefanos Tsitsipas in the quarterfinals and won against Aslan Karatsev in the semifinals, the same player who had defeated him in the final round of qualifying.
In conclusion, the match between Alcaraz and Struff was a tough battle, with both players displaying their skill and determination. Alcaraz’s victory was a moment of pride for his supporters and fans. With this win, he has proven himself to be a formidable player and a worthy contender for the top spot in the world rankings.
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