Andrey Rublev Ends Carlos Alcaraz’s Madrid Open Hat-Trick Hopes in Stunning Fashion

In a stunning turn of events at the Madrid Open, Carlos Alcaraz’s hopes of securing a hat-trick of titles were dashed by Andrey Rublev in a thrilling match on Wednesday. Rublev, the seventh seed, delivered a masterful performance to defeat Alcaraz 4-6 6-3 6-2, marking the biggest win of his career on clay.

Rublev’s aggressive play, with 30 winners and strategic positioning inside the baseline, proved too much for Alcaraz to handle, especially after his grueling fourth-round match against Jan-Lennard Struff. Despite the loss, Alcaraz remains optimistic about his upcoming participation in Rome, as he continues to prepare for the French Open.

Rublev, on the other hand, expressed his surprise at his own composure during the match, highlighting the importance of staying calm and believing in oneself. The victory sets up a semi-final clash against American Taylor Fritz, who secured a hard-fought win against Francisco Cerundolo.

Former player Colin Fleming praised Rublev’s performance, acknowledging the significance of the win and the mental strength required to secure such a victory. With the home crowd firmly behind Alcaraz, Rublev’s ability to block out the noise and focus on his game was commendable.

As the Madrid Open continues, Elena Rybakina also fought her way to the semi-finals after a tough battle against Yulia Putintseva. Meanwhile, Jannik Sinner’s withdrawal due to a hip injury paved the way for Felix Auger-Aliassime to advance to the semi-finals.

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