Carlos Alcaraz celebrated "being almost at the door" of becoming the top ranked tennis player in the world again after defending his Madrid Open title on Sunday.

Madrid Open: Carlos Alcaraz edges closer to World No 1 spot after hard-fought final win against Jan Struff

Rafael Nadal, on Thursday (April 20), announced that he will not take part in next week's Madrid Open after more setbacks in his recovery from a hip injury. The Spaniard got injured during the Australian Open early this month and has been out of action ever since.

Rafael Nadal pulls out of Madrid Open, shares statement on injury; Roland Garros participation doubtful

World number two Aryna Sabalenka played a superb attacking game to beat Iga Swiatek in the Madrid Open final on Saturday for her first win on clay against her top-ranked rival.

Tennis: Aryna Sabalenka beats Iga Swiatek to win Madrid Open title

Despite suffering a defeat on clay in the Madrid Open final, World No.1 Iga Swiatek remains inspired and motivated as she builds on a growling rivalry with No.2 Aryna Sabalenka.

'No regrets' - Iga Swiatek maintains motivation after Madrid Open final defeat against Aryna Sabalenka

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz celebrated his 20th birthday by storming into the Madrid Open final with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Borna Coric on Friday to stay on track for his fourth title of the season.

Madrid Open: Wonder boy Carlos Alcaraz reaches final, to face Jan-Lennard Struff in Sunday's summit clash

Top-ranked Iga Swiatek cruised past Veronika Kudermetova 6-1 6-1 in the late semi-final of the Madrid Open on Thursday to set up a second straight final showdown with world number two Aryna Sabalenka.

Tennis: Iga Swiatek sets up Madrid final with Aryna Sabalenka, Stefanos Tsitsipas bows out

Aryna Sabalenka gave herself an early birthday gift by easing into the Madrid Open final for the second time in three years on Thursday. The world number two turns 25 on Friday and the Belarusian celebrated in style by breezing past Greek world number nine Maria Sakkari, 6-4, 6-1.

Madrid Open: Aryna Sabalenka beats Maria Sakkari to enjoy early birthday present with final spot

Defending champion and world number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday to reach the Madrid Open semi-finals. The top seed, who turns 20 on Friday, fought his way back from 4-1 and 5-2 down in the second set to triumph in one hour 52 minutes.

Madrid Open: Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz defeats Karen Khachanov to reach semis

World number three Daniil Medvedev crashed out of the Madrid Open in the fourth round against Russian compatriot Aslan Karatsev, 7-6 (7/1), 6-4 on Tuesday. The second seed in the Spanish capital has admitted he struggles on clay and fell to another defeat against Karatsev on the dirt, as he did in Rome two seasons ago.

Madrid Open: Medvedev tumbles out as Karatsev reaches Madrid Open quarters; Sabalenka survives Sherif scare

World number two and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday set up a Madrid Open last 16 duel with Alexander Zverev, the German rival who handed him a heartbreaking, reality-check defeat at Roland Garros last year.

Tennis: Alcaraz beats Dimitrov to set up last 16 duel with Alexander Zverev at Madrid Open

World number five Stefanos Tsitsipas landed 39 straight first serves en route to claiming a 3-6 6-1 7-6(5) comeback win over Dominic Thiem at the Madrid Open, with the Greek crediting his focus and relaxation for his near-perfect serving performance.

Madrid Open: No. 5 ranked Tsitsipas says 'focus and relaxation' key to improved serve after win over Thiem

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz survived a major scare before beating Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets to reach the Madrid Open third round on Friday but admitted he "didn't know what to do" at key parts of the match.

Madrid Open 2023: Carlos Alcaraz survives scare to beat Emil Ruusuvuori in three sets, enters third round

Andy Murray said he hopes to play at Roland Garros for the first time since 2020 next month after crashing out in the first round of the Madrid Open on Thursday.

Three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray hopes to play French Open despite early Madrid exit

Matteo Arnaldi on Friday earned his first Top 10 win as he stunned World No. 4 Casper Ruud 6-3, 6-4 to reach the third round at the Madrid Open. He struck 35 winners and hit with great depth to consistently push Ruud back and inflict a ninth defeat of the season on the Norwegian.

Madrid Open 2023: Matteo Arnaldi stuns World No 4 Casper Ruud to reach third round

For all his success, Jon Rahm has yet to successfully defend a title on the PGA Tour but the Spaniard can change that at this week's Mexico Open where he will be a red-hot favourite in his second start since winning the Masters.

Golf: World number one Jon Rahm feeling right at home ahead of Mexico Open title defence

Former U.S. Open champion Emma Raducanu withdrew from the Madrid Open shortly before she was due on court to play Viktoriya Tomova in the first round on Wednesday.

Former US Open champion Emma Raducanu withdraws from Madrid Open before first round

Defending champion Ons Jabeur said on Monday she had withdrawn from the Madrid Open with a calf injury after retiring from the Stuttgart Open at the weekend. The Tunisian world number four retired after three games against Iga Swiatek in the Stuttgart Open semi-final, where she was injured during the last point of the first game on Saturday.

Madrid Open: Defending champion Ons Jabeur pulls out with calf injury

Defeating Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic to winning US Open: Meet Carlos Alcaraz, the teenage sensation!

Rafa Nadal`s return to action after more than a month out due to injury saw him lose to teenager Carlos Alcaraz in the Madrid quarter-finals but the 21-times Grand Slam champion always knew it would take some time for his "old machine" to fire up.

Rafael Nadal says his body is like an 'old machine' takes time to fire up

Spanish teenage sensation Carlos Alcaraz has become the cynosure of all eyes after his stunning triumph at the Madrid Open 2022. The 19-year-old defeated Alexander Zverev in the men's singles final on Monday (May 09) to claim his second Masters 1000 victory in 2022.

Novak Djokovic and other tennis greats hail Carlos Alcaraz after his memorable Madrid Open triumph

Newly-crowned Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz said on Sunday he has decided to skip the Rome Masters in a bid to recover from an ankle injury ahead of the French Open later this month.

Madrid Open winner Carlos Alcaraz to miss Rome Masters due to ankle injury

Carlos Alcaraz beat defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3 6-1 to win his maiden Madrid Open title on Sunday. This was the first win for the 19-year-old Spaniard over Alexander Zverev in three attempts, and he has now won 10 consecutive matches.

Madrid Open: Teen sensation Carlos Alcaraz beats defending champion Alexander Zverev to clinch title

World No.1 tennis player Novak Djokovic was in praise of Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz who upset the Serbian to set up a title clash against Germany`s Alexander Zverev in the Madrid Open.

Novak Djokovic hails Carlos Alcaraz after Madrid Open defeat, says he deserved to win

Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz came from behind to beat world number one Novak Djokovic 6-7(5) 7-5 7-6(5) to reach the Madrid Open final, where on Sunday he will face Alexander Zverev after the German defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4 3-6 6-2.

Carlos Alcaraz beats world no.1 Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final

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