Highlights
Thank you all
Thank you all for joining us in this intense duel with an exciting ending, it has been a pleasure being with all of you. See you all again!
Alcaraz debuts with victory and already has a rival for the next round
After a debut where he has only conceded three games against the Kazakh Shevchenko, he already has a rival for the third round of the Madrid Masters 10000. His next rival will be the Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild, who has already defeated Safiullin and Musetti
Carlos Alcaraz starts his defense of the crown with a peaceful victory and good feelings on his return after his injury to his right arm
đÂĄAquĂ manda Alcaraz!đ
đ„No estuvo explosivo
đSĂ reflexivo
đȘPartido sin despeinarse para el murciano, que no dejĂł lucirse a Shevchenko#MMOPEN
â¶ïžEN DIRECTO:https://t.co/PZV0rTAqoU pic.twitter.com/lkVq0lwIUC â Teledeporte (@teledeporte) April 26, 2024
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 6-1) Shevchenko
GAME, SET AND MATCH!! Carlos Alcaraz presents his candidacy upon his return after his arm injury. A more subtle version for the Murcian, but very effective. He understood the match perfectly and advanced to the third round. The Murcian seeks to win this tournament for the third consecutive year
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 5-1) Shevchenko
40-A. The game seemed controlled for the tennis player from Kazakhstan, but from 40-15 it went to match point for Carlos Alcaraz after a perfect drop shot
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 5-1) Shevchenko
Shevchenko complicated the game with a right hand to make it 40-30. However, he closed it after the Kazakhstan tennis player was out.
This was the setback with which Carlos Alcaraz achieved the break
đŻLe sigue funcionando ese revĂ©s a Carlos
âșïžEl murciano tiene controlado el partido#MMOPEN
â¶ïžEN DIRECTO:https://t.co/PZV0rTAqoU pic.twitter.com/UOAqTH4cwn â Teledeporte (@teledeporte) April 26, 2024
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 4-1) Shevchenko
BREAK!! WHAT A BACKWARD FROM CARLOS!! He couldn't return it to the Kazakhstan tennis player and she sent her away. Recover the second break. Just two games left in the third round
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 3-1) Shevchenko
30-40. Another opportunity to break for the Murcian, who once again reverses the situation after a disconnection game
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 3-1) Shevchenko
BREAK!! Shevchenko took advantage of it, recovering a break. Again, as in the first set, a disconnection game for the tennis player from El Palmar
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 3-0) Shevchenko
30-40. Carlos Alcaraz, who has had several errors and a breaking ball opportunity for the Kazakhstan tennis player, misses the ball
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 3-0) Shevchenko
BREAK!! Shevchenko's ball goes out and the Murcian tennis player already has a double break at the beginning of the second set. Step by step towards the third round
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 2-0) Shevchenko
40-A. He couldn't take advantage of the break. But he has a new opportunity after a lob, which he ended up finishing in the net.
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 2-0) Shevchenko
40-A. He had a point to close the game. However, he sent the ball into the net and after another mistake, a new forced error by the Kazakh and a breaking ball for Alcaraz
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 2-0) Shevchenko
Blank game of world number 3. He started the game with a good forehand and closed it with serve and net with a subtle kick, which raised the fans on the court Manolo Santana
This is how Alcaraz has closed the first round
đŸÂĄÂĄSet para Alcaraz!!
Con alguna duda por esa muñeca derecha... Pero con su incercia natural
(2-6)#MMOPEN
â¶ïžEN DIRECTO:https://t.co/PZV0rTAqoU pic.twitter.com/LbOVJ0nnom â Teledeporte (@teledeporte) April 26, 2024
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 1-0) Shevchenko
BREAK!! Winning forehand by the Murcian tennis player to take an advantage at the start of the second set
2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2, 0-0) Shevchenko
15-40. Great passing by Carlos Alcaraz, who took advantage of a bad raise by his rival to score with two breaking balls.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (6-2) Shevchenko
SET!! Sweet set for Carlos Alcaraz, who has played at a high level. Except for one game where he had a disconnect. He returns after the injury with a different version, but the important thing is that he is playing well and showing a good level
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-2) Shevchenko
40-30. Kazakhstan's tensita ball went and set ball for Carlos Alcaraz.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-2) Shevchenko
BREAK!! To the limit. The ball went in by a millimeter, says Hawkeye. The Kazakh complains to the referee. The important thing is that Carlos Alcaraz will now serve to close the first round. Although Shevchenko continues to insist
1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-2) Shevchenko
15-40. Carlitos reacts. Winning two points on the net and putting two breaking balls to the rest
1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-2) Shevchenko
BREAK!! He was able to save the first one with a good return, but the second one did not hit well, the ball went into the net. Alcaraz still has a break advantage, which does not seem to be 100%
1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-1) Shevchenko
15-40. Several errors by Carlos and he leaves Shevchenko with two breaking points. His first break options in this match
Alcaraz's passing that raised the stands
đŻPuntazo milimĂ©trico con passing y derrape: 10/10#MMOPEN
â¶ïžEN DIRECTO:https://t.co/PZV0rTAqoU pic.twitter.com/kiFqrFSnfD â Teledeporte (@teledeporte) April 26, 2024
1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-1) Shevchenko
BREAK!! Second break and the first set is on its way. Varied game from Carlos Alcaraz, who is not working hard, since he is coming back from an injury, but he is showing a great level
1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-1) Shevchenko
40-A. Nice exchange by Shevchenko to save the breaking ball. However, he then makes a new mistake and another break opportunity for Alcaraz
1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-1) Shevchenko
30-40. The world number 3 started with a passing ball to get on the scoreboard. After a winner he comes back with another breaking ball.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-1) Shevchenko
With a good second serve, the Spaniard took a 30-0 lead. Carlos Alcaraz rushed in. 30-15. He returned the rest outside Shevchenko. 40-15. He ended up going up the net with a volley to close out the fourth game.
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-1) Shevchenko
The tennis player from Kazakhstan saved it, adding his first game, after a drop shot by Alcaraz, who arrived and crossed it
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-0) Shevchenko
30-40. Shevchenko sends the ball into the net and a break ball for the Murcian
1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-0) Shevchenko
Alcaraz started the game with an unforced error. 0-15. Then after an exchange, Shevchenko sent the ball long. 15-15. The Kazakh returned the ball out again. 30-15. Left by the El Palmar tennis player, his rival arrived, but finished into the net. 40-15. He ended up closing his first game with serve, after moving the ball very well
1Âș Set Alcaraz (1-0) Shevchenko
BREAK!! Good rally from Alcaraz, where the Kazakh returns the ball to the net. He starts the world number 3 winning with the rest and takes the lead on the scoreboard.
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (0-0) Shevchenko
0-40. Carlos Alcaraz begins by sending a great report. Left in the net and three breaking balls. He seemed eager to play again.
This was the moment when Carlos Alcaraz jumped onto the track
Double defending champ in the house đ@carlosalcaraz begins his quest for an unprecedented hat-trick in Madrid â>> https://t.co/hOHmv2wMlX pic.twitter.com/6MZchooqkX â Tennis TV (@TennisTV) April 26, 2024
He will start by taking out Shevchenko
While Carlos Alcaraz will start subtracting.
They are already on the track
The two tennis players are already on Manolo Santana's court. Few minutes until the start. Before draw and warm-up
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Carlos Alcaraz about to jump onto the track
He is already at the magic box facilities where he has taken photographs with the fans before the match
Ăltimas fotos y a pista... đđ€łđ»@carlosalcaraz | @ATPTour_ES | #MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/ElxGFz8GYj
â #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) April 26, 2024
Luxury spectators on the court Manolo Santana
The Atlético de Madrid player and world champion, Rodrigo de Paul, is on the center court where Carlos Alcaraz's duel will begin in a few minutes. Yesterday, in the Rafa Nadal duel we had several Real Madrid players, such as Carvajal and Joselu
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Aleksandr Shevchenko has failed to reach the second round on clay in 2024 and will do so in Madrid for the first time. The balance of the Kazakh tennis player this year on this surface is three defeats and only one victory
Carlos Alcaraz defends throne
The Spanish tennis player and currently number 3 in the world has won the last two editions of the tournament held in the capital of Spain. He will seek to revalidate the title, although he does not start as the seed, but rather Jannik Sinner, who is number 2 in the world
Aleksandr Shevchenko's last five matches
Aleksandr Shevchenko 2-1 Rinderknech | Madrid Masters 1000: April 24, 2024
Aleksandr Shevchenko 1-2 Hanfmann | ATP Munich: April 16, 2024
Aleksandr Shevchenko 0-2 Coria | Monaco Masters 1000 qualifying: April 6, 2024
Aleksandr Shevchenko 0-2 Matteo Berrenttini | ATP Marrakech: April 2, 2024
Aleksandr Shevchenko 1-2 Hurkacz | Miami Masters 1000: March 23, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz's last five games
Carlos Alcaraz 0-2 Grigor Dimitrov | Miami Masters 1000: March 28, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Lorenzo Musetti | Miami Masters 1000: March 26, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Monfils | Miami Masters 1000: March 25, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Roberto Carballés Baena | Miami Masters 1000: March 24, 2024
Carlos Alcaraz 2-0 Daniil Medvedev | Indian Wells: March 17, 2024
Davidovich advances to the round of 32
The Malaga tennis player has beaten the Chinese driver Shang in two sets. His next final will be the Russian Andrey Rublev, who today achieved a comfortable victory against the Argentine Facundo Bagnis
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â #MMOPEN (@MutuaMadridOpen) April 26, 2024
đȘđž @alexdavidovich1 ruge con fuerza en su debut (7-5, 6-3 a Shang) y se cita en un gran duelo ante Rublev en la Caja MĂĄgica.#MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/qiFCawamqr
Sabalenka suffers, but wins
The world number 2 and current champion of the Madrid Masters 1000 has started the tournament with a victory by defeating the Polish Linette, world number 48, in three sets.
Hear her ROAR đŻ@SabalenkaA battles past Linette to return to the third round in Madrid once more.#MMOPEN pic.twitter.com/voi3WbdarP
â wta (@WTA) April 26, 2024
Spanish tennis dreams of the Nadal-Alcaraz double in the Games
The end of Rafa Nadal is getting closer and closer, but before that tennis and the fans ask him for one last last dance at the Olympic Games in Paris where Alcaraz would like to play with him in doubles. Regarding this, the Murcian commented the following: "We have not talked about it. I have agreed with him and I have not dared to tell him."
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What time is the match between Carlos Alcaraz vs Aleksandr Shevchenko at the Madrid Masters 1000?
This is the start time in several countries:
Argentina: 9:00 AM
Bolivia: 9:00 AM
Brazil: 10:00 AM
Chile: 9:00 AM
Colombia: 8:00 AM
Ecuador 8:00 AM
UNITED STATES (ET): 10:00 AM
Spain: 16:00 PM
Mexico: 8:00 AM
Paraguay: 9:00 AM
Peru: 9:00 AM
Uruguay: 9:00 AM
Venezuela: 9:00 AM
England: 2:00 PM
Australia: 11:00 PM
India 16:30 AM
Rafa Nadal starts the Madrid Masters 1000 on the right foot
The tennis player from Manacor despite the fact that he arrived damaged and with doubts, as he commented in the press conference prior to participating for the last time in the Masters 1000 in Madrid. However, in the match he defeated the young American, Darwin Blanch, who played his second match in a Masters 1000 at just 16 years of age. From the bottom, Rafa Nadal surpassed his rival, who made numerous mistakes, but he shown some details such as his powerful serve. He has only given up one game to the former world number 1, who will play again on Saturday. He will do it again against Alex de Minaur, a rival who eliminated him a week ago in the Conde de GodĂł.
How does Aleksandr Shevchenko arrive?
Kazakhstan tennis player of only 23 years of age and is located at number 59 in the world in the ATP ranking.Â
In this 2024 he has not had a great result so far and has 10 wins and 12 losses in this 2024. In Australia he lost in second round in Brisbane and Adelaide. While in the first Grand Slam of 2024 he lost in his first match. In Montpellier he reached the quarterfinals, as well as in Rotterdam where he managed to beat Holger Rune. While in the American tour, both in Indian Wells and Miami he fell in the second round.Â
On clay he has not started well this 2024 where he lost in the first round in Marrakech, in the qualifying round in Monte Carlo and in the first round of the ATP Munich. He broke this negative streak and managed to win in Madrid after a three-set victory over Frenchman Rinderknech.Â
Carlos Alcaraz makes comeback from injury
Carlos Alcaraz, a 20-year-old Spanish tennis player, who is currently ranked number 3 in the world.Â
The Spanish tennis player did not have a good start of 2024 with many complications. At the Australian Open he lost in the quarterfinal round against Alexander Zverev. Although it was his best record in Melbourne, it was not enough. Then in his South American tour he lost in the semifinals against Jarry in Buenos Aires where he was defending his title. While in Brazil he had to withdraw in his first match due to an ankle injury against the Brazilian Monteiro.
Before starting the U.S. tour he played an exhibition match against his compatriot Rafa Nadal in which Alcaraz won in the super tie-break. In Indian Wells, where he was defending his title, he ended up winning for the second time in a row. In Miami he lost in the quarterfinals. After finishing in America he has had an arm injury that has left him out of the Monaco Masters 1000 and also the ATP Barcelona.Â
Background
It will be the first time in history that Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Shevchenko will face each other. Duel of two tennis players of the young generation that is emerging in major tournaments. It will be the second time that Shevchenko will face a Spanish tennis player in this 2024, after losing against Jaume Munar in the first round of the Australian Open in three sets.
The Stadium
The match will be played at the Manolo Santana center court located in the city of Madrid and inaugurated on May 8, 2009, with a capacity for 12,442 spectators.
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Preview of the match
Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Shevchenko to meet in the second round of Madrid Masters 1000
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