In a surprising turn of events, Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime will face off in the men’s singles final of the Madrid Open. Rublev, who entered the tournament on a four-game losing streak, has now won four consecutive matches in Spain’s capital, including a notable victory against two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals.
Rublev, a 10-time Grand Slam quarter-finalist, is seeking his 16th career title and his first Masters 1000 title since Monte-Carlo last year. On the other hand, Auger-Aliassime, ranked 35th, received an easy passage to the final after his opponents retired in their matches. This will be Auger-Aliassime’s sixth career title and his first since winning in Basel in October.
The men’s singles in Madrid has been marred by injuries and fitness concerns, with top players like Novak Djokovic, Jannik Sinner, and Daniil Medvedev either withdrawing or retiring from matches. Despite the challenges, Rublev and Auger-Aliassime are set to battle it out for the Madrid Open title.
Tennis fans can catch all the action live on Sky Sports Tennis from 5.30pm BST on Sunday. With both players hungry for victory, the final promises to be an exciting and intense showdown between two talented athletes. Don’t miss out on witnessing this thrilling match to see who will emerge victorious in the Madrid Open men’s singles final.