TRAGIC NEWS: Unfortunately, Carlos Alcaraz has just experienced the heartbreaking loss of his mother approximately 45 minutes ago.

Carlos Alcaraz continues his impressive comeback from injury at the Madrid Open. The reigning champion breezed past Thiago Seyboth Wild in the third round, securing another convincing victory. Alcaraz, who had skipped Monte Carlo and Barcelona due to an arm injury, expressed satisfaction with his performance, especially considering his initial nerves about his forearm’s condition. Despite facing a tough opponent in Thiago, Alcaraz managed to maintain a high level of play throughout the match. His debut at the tournament began with a dominant win over Alexander Shevchenko. Alcaraz had opted out of previous tournaments to ensure full recovery ahead of the French Open next month. Despite not being at his absolute best physically, Alcaraz feels in good shape and is content with his ability to compete without pain. The young talent aims to secure an unprecedented third consecutive Madrid Open title and will face Jan-Lennard Struff in the next round, a rematch of last year’s final. Meanwhile, Andrey Rublev displayed a resurgence in form with a victory over Alejandro Davidovich Fokina, breaking a four-match losing streak. Other notable results include Tallon Griekspoor’s upset win over Holger Rune and Taylor Fritz’s strong performance following his recent final appearance in Munich.