At the ATP 1000 tournament in Madrid – Nadal’s run stopped by Lehecka – Alcaraz continues to shake – Sport


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Rafael Nadal has to bow to Jiri Lehecka in two sets in the round of 16 in Madrid. Alexander Zverev also gets stuck.

Legend:

Not in top shape yet

Rafael Nadal suffered a defeat in front of his home crowd.

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Clay court king Rafael Nadal (37) was eliminated in the round of 16 at the ATP Masters in Madrid. The five-time tournament winner lost to the Czech Jiri Lehecka, 15 years his junior, 5:7, 4:6. After three victories in the Spanish capital, Nadal was visibly running out of energy late on Tuesday evening.

Nadal has improved noticeably compared to his comeback two weeks ago in Barcelona. He achieved three victories in the Spanish capital, including the one against Alex de Minaur (AUS), ranked eleventh in the world rankings. Against Lehecka, number 31 in the ranking, Nadal received a late break in the first set and an early one in the second set.

Next defeat for Wawrinka


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Stan Wawrinka (ATP 87) suffered his next defeat at the Challenger tournament in Aix-en-Provence (FRA). The Romand had to admit defeat for the first time to the experienced Spaniard Albert Ramos-Vinolas (ATP 105) in the 10th direct duel. The left-hander celebrated a 6:3, 6:7 (3:7), 6:4 victory after almost 3 hours.

Setback for Zverev

Alexander Zverev also suffered another setback before the French Open (from May 26th). When he left in Madrid, he surprisingly lacked the playing resources and variety against ATP number 22, Francisco Cerundolo from Argentina.

However, it is quite possible that the Hamburg player was still feeling the strain of his last game in the round of 16, which he lost 3:6, 4:6. Because on Sunday evening the Olympic champion was in action against Denis Shapovalov until almost 1:00 a.m.

Alcaraz wins in extremis

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz narrowly missed the round of 16 exit. The world number 3 prevailed in the reprise of last year’s final against Jan-Lennard Struff (GER) 6:3, 6:7 (5:7), 7:6 (7:4).

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