Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz also got off to a winning start at the Madrid Open with a 6-2 6-1 win against Alexander Shevchenko.
After missing the start of the clay court swing through injury, Carlos Alcaraz native has the Madrid Open pegged as the possible site of his return to competition.
Wimbledon champion Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the Barcelona Open due to an arm injury.
Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he will not take part in the Monte-Carlo Masters due to a right forearm injury.
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to shift gears to his favourite surface on the clay courts of the Monte Carlo Masters this week.
Gregor Dimitrov beat top seed Carlos Alcaraz in straight sets to book a place in the Miami Open semi-final.