1 Novak Djokovic, 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) and reach the Mutua Madrid Open final. Fresh off a milestone victory over childhood idol Rafael Nadal, Alcaraz was not only taking on the world No. Alcaraz shook off a lost 40-15 lead to save the break point with an audacious drop shot. Alcaraz saved it but both men continued testing each other on return; after taking turns digging out of 0-30 holes, the No. The two traded mini-breaks throughout the tiebreak, but it was Alcaraz who maintained his lead to find himself up two more match points.

Source: The Nation May 07, 2022 19:45 UTC