Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz continues his winning streak in Madrid, defeating Thiago Seyboth Wild with ease
Carlos Alcaraz, the defending champion and world number three, sailed into the last 16 of the Madrid Open with a confident victory over Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild. Winning in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, Alcaraz demonstrated why he remains one of the top contenders at the event, which he has now dominated for two consecutive years.
From the outset, Alcaraz took control of the match, showcasing his resilience and strategic play. Despite wearing a compression sleeve on his right arm due to a recent injury that saw him withdraw from the Barcelona Open, Alcaraz moved fluidly and showed no signs of discomfort. His quick adaptation and powerful returns overwhelmed Seyboth Wild, allowing Alcaraz to secure early breaks and a commanding 5-0 lead in the second set.
Reflecting on his performance, Alcaraz shared his initial concerns about the match, given Seyboth Wild’s powerful hitting. However, his fears were unfounded as he navigated the challenge with his usual finesse and agility, stating, “Today was the test of fire, no discomfort, feeling spectacular, from here, we’ll be getting better.”
Alcaraz’s victory at the Madrid Open adds to his impressive record at the ATP-1000 events, where he holds the highest win percentage of any player since the introduction of the format in 1990, with a minimum of ten matches played. His win rate of 93.3% underscores his exceptional consistency and skill on the court.
Looking ahead, Alcaraz is set to face Germany’s 23rd seed Jan-Lennard Struff in a repeat of last year’s final. Struff enters the matchup fresh off a victory at the BMW Open in Munich, setting the stage for a highly anticipated clash.
The Madrid Open continues to see strong performances in both the men’s and women’s draws. Highlights include Russian seventh seed Andrey Rublev and Polish eighth Hubert Hurkacz advancing, while in the women’s bracket, two-time champion Aryna Sabalenka was pushed to three sets by Robin Montgomery. Upcoming matches promise more thrilling tennis as players like Elena Rybakina and Danielle Collins seek to extend their successful runs.
With the tournament progressing, fans and analysts alike will be watching closely to see if Alcaraz can maintain his form and perhaps clinch another title, further cementing his status as one of the brightest stars in tennis today
