The Spaniard dominated the men's singles at the Madrid Open, while Sabalenka and Swiatek served up a thrilling women's final From the moment Carlos Alcaraz took his first steps inside Madrid's Caja Mágica this year, the level of expectations and attention resting on his shoulders was immense. His achievements as a teenager had already commanded so much attention, but in the absence of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic he was, on home soil, the show. Throughout the fortnight at the Madrid Open, Al...
Carlos Alcaraz savours the attention as he returns to world No 1 spot
The Guardian - 8 May 2023 17:12
The Spaniard dominated the men's singles at the Madrid Open, while Sabalenka and Swiatek served up a thrilling women's final From the moment Carlos Alcaraz took his first steps inside Madrid's Caja Mágica this year, the level of expectations and attention resting on his shoulders was immense. His achievements as a teenager had already commanded so much attention, but in the absence of Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic he was, on home soil, the show. Throughout the fortnight at the Madrid Open, Al...
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