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Highlights

April 28, 2024 12:34 PM ET
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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!

April 28, 2024 11:33 AM ET
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This is how Carlos Alcaraz closed his 13th consecutive victory in Madrid

April 28, 2024 11:32 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 6-3) Seyboth

GAME, SET AND MATCH!! Double 6-3 for Carlos Alcaraz, who without much effort wins again. The Murcian dominated the first round, even though he was uncomfortable. Despite that, Domino had a great streak and had a hard time closing, but they managed to reach the round of 16.

April 28, 2024 11:28 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-3) Seyboth

Seyboth Wild won the first point of the game. 0-15. He went to the doubles aisle after the Brazilian's mistake. 15-15. Serve and net by Carlitos to stay two points away from closing the match 30-15. Serve that Seyboth sent to the net and two match points for the world number 3. 40-15

April 28, 2024 11:25 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-3) Seyboth

The Brazilian seemed to have complicated things after his fifth double fault. Although after a great serve and after Alcaraz's lob went away, Seyboth added his third game. Spanish will serve again to close the meeting

April 28, 2024 11:22 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-2) Seyboth

BREAK!! He saved the first one, but not the second Carlos Alcaraz. They were his first two break options for the Brazilian, who took advantage of them to extend the match.

April 28, 2024 11:18 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-1) Seyboth

Good right hand from Thiago to start ahead in the game. 0-15. Error in Alcaraz's volley, who relaxed and sent it into the net. 0-30. Good right from the Murcian. 15-30. The Brazilian got a drop shot into the net and therefore two breaking balls. 15-40

April 28, 2024 11:16 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-1) Seyboth

Thiago Seyboth Wild avoids the rosco in this match. With a powerful second serve, Alcaraz returned it to the net. Now another opportunity for Carlitos, which will serve to close the match

April 28, 2024 11:14 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 5-0) Seyboth

Serve and powerful shot by Alcaraz to close another game. 5-0 in this second set. He will seek to close the game to the rest in this next game

April 28, 2024 11:09 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 4-0) Seyboth

BREAK!! The Brazilian couldn't stand it again, and he sent her away. Double break for Carlos Alcaraz. Just two days into this second week. We have a partial 7-0 after 3-3 in the first set

April 28, 2024 11:06 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 3-0) Seyboth

40-A. Another break point, the sixth in favor for the former world number 1

April 28, 2024 11:05 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 3-0) Seyboth

40-40. He had everything at his pleasure at the net, but Seyboth Wild made a noble volley and Alcaraz arrived, surpassing his rival and continuing to fight to make the double break

April 28, 2024 11:04 AM ET
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Be careful with this information

Thiago Seyboth Wild has only added three points in this second set

April 28, 2024 11:00 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 3-0) Seyboth

Carlos Alcaraz already plays to his heart's content. Even at 40-15, he wanted to show off, but it didn't go well. The important thing is that the Murcian smiles, as he closed after a serve that was returned by his rival to the doubles aisle. Break confirmed and less and less to go to the round of 16

April 28, 2024 10:58 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 2-0) Seyboth

BREAK!! With everything in favor Thiago Seyboth Wild on the net sent the volley into the net. A lot of progress has been made for the El Palmar tennis player, who is having a placid match

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April 28, 2024 10:55 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 1-0) Seyboth

15-40. Carlos Alcaraz serving the right. He is in trouble, now the Brazilian after the exchange sent the ball into the net and there are two breaking balls for the Murcian

April 28, 2024 10:54 AM ET
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2Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3, 1-0) Seyboth

Solid start to the second round for Carlos Alcaraz. Blank game. Now to the rest where it could break and do a lot of damage to the Brazilian who is touched.

April 28, 2024 10:51 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (6-3) Seyboth

SET!! Carlos Alcaraz takes advantage of the first option to win the service to the rest. This is important, because now the second round will start with the service in favor

April 28, 2024 10:47 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-3) Seyboth

15-40. Numerous errors by the Brazilian in this game and attention that two set points for Alcaraz to take the first set.

April 28, 2024 10:45 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (5-3) Seyboth

With the second serve Carlos Alcaraz manages to confirm the advantage on the scoreboard. Now the rest will look for the Murcian to close the first set on the scoreboard

April 28, 2024 10:43 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (4-3) Seyboth

BREAK!! It wasn't in the first, but in the second. Thiago Seyboth Wild's ball stays in the net and Carlos Alcaraz gets the initiative on the scoreboard

April 28, 2024 10:39 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-3) Seyboth

15-40. The current Madrid champion attacks the rest again to take two break points.

April 28, 2024 10:38 AM ET
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📾​The photo before the game

Thiago Seyboth Wild and Carlos Alcaraz are facing each other for the first time on the ATP circuit

April 28, 2024 10:37 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (3-3) Seyboth

Carlos Alcaraz started from behind on the scoreboard. However, with a smash and then a shot into the net he took the initiative. 30-15. The rest of Seyboth was left in the net. 40-15. He deceived his opponent with a right hand to close the game. We'll see if the Murcian encourages the rest.

April 28, 2024 10:35 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-3) Seyboth

After a good serve from the Brazilian, Alcaraz returned it to the net. 30-0. He hit Seyboth too hard and went out. 30-15. He dominated the exchange, but an inaccuracy caused him to lose the point. 40-15. Thiago ended up finishing in the net to close another game

April 28, 2024 10:32 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (2-2) Seyboth

Good service from number 3 in the world. After service and left in the net. 30-0. Take out the body of Carlitos, who sends him out to Seyboth Wild. 40-0. Direct serve with second serve, first ace from Alcaraz to make it 2-2

April 28, 2024 10:27 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (1-2) Seyboth

After a return that Alcaraz sent out and after a good hit, Thiago Seyboth Wild made it 30-0. Good return by Alcaraz. 30-15. He rescued with a good serve. 40-15. However, another double fault. 40-30. Backhand that doesn't go his way and even. 40-40. Carlitos' ball is gone after a second serve. A-40. Brazilian tennis player's forehand to add his second game. 

April 28, 2024 10:22 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (1-1) Seyboth

Alcaraz double fault to start the game. 0-15. Seyboth Wild's drop shot goes wide. 15-15. Brazilian smash after the second serve. 15-30. Perfect serve and drop shot by Carlitos. 30-30. Very good serve that returned his opponent out. 40-30. With another good serve adds his first game the Spaniard. 

April 28, 2024 10:17 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (0-1) Seyboth

With a direct serve, the third, and after Alcaraz sent the ball out, the Brazilian won his first game. He had his first obstacles, with his first break ball against, but he saved them. 

April 28, 2024 10:12 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (0-0) Seyboth

40-40. Direct serve, the second to save his first break point.

April 28, 2024 10:07 AM ET
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1Âș Set Alcaraz (0-0) Seyboth

40-A. Alcaraz starts squeezing the rest in the first game. He gets his first break point

April 28, 2024 10:02 AM ET
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Starts by pulling out Seyboth Wild

Carlos Alcaraz starts the rest. The match starts in a few seconds 

April 28, 2024 9:57 AM ET
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The embrace before the battle

Carlos Alcaraz and Juan Carlos Ferrero have high-fived each other before stepping out onto the Caja MĂĄgica center court.

April 28, 2024 9:52 AM ET
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CARLOS ALCARAZ IS ALREADY ON THE TRACK

For the second time in this edition, the rider from Murcia takes to the Manolo Santana track. Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild is also on the track. 

April 28, 2024 9:47 AM ET
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Chair Judge

The referee for this match between Alcaraz and Seyboth Wild will be French referee Renaud Lichtenstein.

April 28, 2024 9:42 AM ET
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There are only two Spaniards left

Davidovich has been eliminated at the hands of Rublev today on center court. Therefore, there are only two Spanish tennis players left in Madrid. They are Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz, who seek to move to the round of 16;

April 28, 2024 9:37 AM ET
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Jan-Lennard Struff already awaits opponent

The German tennis player, who was a finalist last year, is already in the round of 16. This Sunday he beat the Frenchman Humbert in two sets by 7-5 and 6-4. He also did not drop a single set in his first match against Jaume Munar. He will face the winner of this duel and could repeat last year's final in the round of 16 if Carlos Alcaraz wins. 

April 28, 2024 9:27 AM ET
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Seyboth Wild is good at playing top-10 players

He already beat Daniil Medvedev on clay at Roland Garros last year after a great five-set battle. Also at the start of 2024 he came close to beating Andrey Rublev. He even had a match ball, but ended up losing in the super tie-break of the fifth set. 

April 28, 2024 9:22 AM ET
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For the 13th in a row

Carlos Alcaraz, winner of the last two editions of the Madrid Masters 1000, has now won 12 consecutive titles. Today he will be looking for his thirteenth to reach the round of 16. 

April 28, 2024 9:17 AM ET
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Comfortable victory for the top seed

Jannik Sinner, world number 2 is the favorite to dethrone Alcaraz in the capital of Spain. The Italian opened with a comfortable win against Italian Lorenzo Sonego with a 6-0, 6-3 win in just 1 hour and ten minutes. He will also play again this Monday against Russian Kotov, who is ranked 72nd in the world. 

April 28, 2024 9:12 AM ET
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Rafa Nadal earns second week berth

The Spanish tennis legend who is playing his last Masters 1000 in Madrid has earned his place in the second week. This Saturday he took his revenge against Alex de Miñaur by defeating him in two sets to qualify for the round of 16. The Mallorcan will play again this Monday against the Argentinean Pedro Cachin. 

April 28, 2024 9:07 AM ET
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WE RETURN

In a few minutes the match between Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Seyboth Wild will start, both the preview and the minute by minute of the match can be followed here on VAVEL. 

April 28, 2024 9:02 AM ET
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Stay tuned for Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild

In a few moments we will share with you the starting lineups for the Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild match, as well as the latest information from the Manolo Santana court. Stay tuned for live online coverage of the match on VAVEL.

April 28, 2024 8:57 AM ET
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How to watch Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild?

If you want to watch the match Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild you can follow it on TV through Tennis TV.


If you want to watch it online, VAVEL is your best option.

April 28, 2024 8:52 AM ET
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What time is the match between Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild in 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: 4:00 PM
Mexico: 8:00 AM
Paraguay: 9:00 AM
Peru: 9:00 AM
Uruguay: 9:00 AM
Venezuela: 9:00 AM
England: 14:00 AM
Australia: 23:00 AM
India 16:30 AM

April 28, 2024 8:47 AM ET
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Order of play for Sunday, April 28

These are the matches we have this Sunday on the center court of the Madrid Masters 1000. It will start with the women's duel, while it will be followed by the duel of Davidovich against Rublev. After this match. In the afternoon, Sabalenka, reigning winner of this tournament and will end the day with the clash of Alexander Zverev, champion in 2021 and finalist in 2022 in this tournament.
 

April 28, 2024 8:42 AM ET
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How does Thiago Seyboth Wild arrive?

The Brazilian tennis player born in 2000 is currently ranked 63rd in the world. His balance this year is 10 wins and 11 losses. 

He did not start 2024 well at all, falling in the qualifying round in Adelaide. He then advanced to the main draw as a lucky loser, but lost in the first round. He was also eliminated from the first round at the Australian Open, ATP Cordoba and ATP Buenos Aires. In his home ATP Rio de Janeiro he made it to the quarterfinals. While he closed the South American tour being eliminated in the round of 16 at ATP Santiago. 

In his American tour, both in Indian Wells and Masters 1000, he had the same experience, overcoming the preliminary phase and reached the round of 16. In his return to play on clay he played in Bucharest where he was eliminated in the round of 16. In this Madrid Masters 1000 he has taken a step forward and has overcome Safiullin and Musetti. Both duels have been resolved in two sets. 
 

April 28, 2024 8:37 AM ET
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How does Carlos Alcaraz arrive?

Carlos Alcaraz, a 20-year-old Spanish tennis player, who is currently ranked number 3 in the world. 

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 had an arm injury that left him out of the Monaco Masters 1000 and also the ATP Barcelona. In his return to the courts at the Madrid Masters 1000 he won comfortably against Aleksandr Shevchenko in two sets. 

April 28, 2024 8:32 AM ET
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Background

This will be the first time that Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Seyboth Wild face each other in the history of tennis. The player from Murcia and world number 3 will face a Brazilian tennis player for the second time in 2024. The first was against Monteiro at the ATP Rio de Janeiro where Alcaraz could only play three games after having to retire due to an ankle injury. Precisely in that tournament Seyboth met a Spanish tennis player for the first time in 2024 and was defeated in three sets to Jaume Munar. 

April 28, 2024 8:27 AM ET
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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.

April 28, 2024 8:22 AM ET
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Preview of the match

Carlos Alcaraz and Thiago Seyboth Wild will meet this Sunday, April 28, 2024 in the round of 32 of the Madrid Masters 1000. 

April 28, 2024 8:17 AM ET
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Welcome to VAVEL.COM LIVE coverage of the match between Carlos Alcaraz vs Thiago Seyboth Wild at Madrid Masters 1000

My name is Manuel Carmona Hidalgo and I will be your host for this match. We will provide you with pre-match analysis and news here live on VAVEL.

April 28, 2024 8:12 AM ET