Defending Madrid Open champion Carlos Alcaraz is still being cautious on court as he nurses a troublesome forearm.
Defending champions Carlos Alcaraz and Aryna Sabalenka moved into the fourth round of the Madrid Open in contrasting fashions.
Rafael Nadal thrilled his home fans and showed he is not finished yet by defeating Alex De Minaur 7-6 (6) 6-3 to reach the third round of the Madrid Open.
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.
Emma Raducanu blamed fatigue after suffering a straight-sets defeat to Argentinian qualifier Maria Lourdes Carle in the first round of the Madrid Open.
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.