Carlos Alcaraz Wins Second Madrid Open Title
Alcaraz Defeats Struff in Thrilling Three-Set Match
April 30, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz kept his Caja Magica streak alive at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open, defeating Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-7(5), 6-7(6), 6-3, 6-4 in a rematch of their 2022 semi-final.
Alcaraz, the 19-year-old world No. 2, was pushed to the limit by the German qualifier Struff, who saved four match points in the fourth set and held his own in a thrilling fifth set before Alcaraz eventually prevailed.
The win marks Alcaraz's second Madrid Open title, following his victory in 2022, and extends his unbeaten run at the Caja Magica to 10 matches.
In a match that lasted over three hours and 30 minutes, Alcaraz displayed his trademark aggressive style, hitting winners from all over the court. However, Struff was equally impressive, matching Alcaraz's power and consistency.
The key moment in the match came in the fifth set, when Alcaraz broke Struff's serve in the seventh game to take a 4-3 lead. Alcaraz then held his nerve to close out the match in the 10th game.
With this victory, Alcaraz has now won four ATP Masters 1000 titles, including the Miami Open earlier this year. He is also the youngest player to win multiple Madrid Open titles.
Alcaraz's triumph in Madrid is a testament to his incredible talent and resilience. He has shown that he is capable of beating the best players in the world, even when they are playing at their best.
As Alcaraz looks ahead to the rest of the season, he will be confident that he can continue to achieve great things. He is a player with unlimited potential, and it will be exciting to see what he can achieve in the years to come.
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