Andrey Rublev overcomes illness to defeat Felix Auger-Aliassime in thrilling match at Mutua Madrid Open

Andrey Rublev’s rollercoaster journey at the Mutua Madrid Open culminated in a stunning comeback victory to capture his second Masters 1000 title. The 26-year-old Russian, who had been struggling with a virus, faced off against Felix Auger-Aliassime in the final and battled his way to a 4-6 7-5 7-5 victory after nearly three hours of intense play.

Rublev, who had been on a four-match losing streak before the tournament, expressed his disbelief at his triumph, stating, “I have no words. If you knew what I had been through in the past nine days you would not imagine that I would be able to win a title.” Despite his physical challenges, Rublev credited the doctors for helping him push through and compete at the highest level.

The final match saw Rublev making a strong comeback after a shaky start, breaking Auger-Aliassime’s serve at crucial moments to secure the win. The victory marked a turning point for Rublev, who had struggled in recent weeks but found his form just in time to claim the Madrid Open title.

With the French Open at Roland Garros on the horizon, tennis fans can look forward to more exciting matches as the clay-court season continues. The Internazionali BNL d’Italia in Rome, featuring top ATP and WTA players, will be broadcast exclusively live on Sky Sports Tennis starting from Tuesday at 10am. Don’t miss out on the action as the world’s best tennis stars battle it out on the clay courts.