Power Outage Causes Delays, Dramatic Upsets at Madrid Open
After a nationwide power blackout in Spain led to the postponement of several matches on Monday, play resumed at the Madrid Open on Tuesday with unexpected twists and turns in both men’s and women’s competitions.
Zverev’s Shocking Exit
The biggest surprise of the day came as top seed Alexander Zverev of Germany was ousted in the round of 16 by Argentina’s Francisco Cerundolo. Cerundolo secured a stunning 7-5, 6-3 victory over the German favorite, advancing to the quarterfinals and shaking up the men’s draw.
Mensik’s Strong Performance
Jakub Mensik of the Czech Republic also advanced to the quarterfinals with an impressive 6-2, 6-3 win over Kazakhstan’s Alexander Bublik. Mensik’s solid performance showcased his potential to make a deep run in the tournament.
Highlights from the Last 32
In other matches from the round of 32, 11th seed Tommy Paul of the USA defeated Russia’s Karen Khachanov 6-3, 3-6, 6-2. American Frances Tiafoe secured a straight-sets victory, beating France’s Alexandre Muller 6-3, 6-3 to reach the last 16.
Canada’s Gabriel Diallo pulled off a comeback against Britain’s Cameron Norrie. After losing the first set 2-6, Diallo fought back to win 6-4, 6-4, clinching the match in two and a half hours.
Tsitsipas Upsets Musetti
Greece’s Stefanos Tsitsipas, the 17th seed, delivered a minor upset by defeating Italy’s 10th seed Lorenzo Musetti 7-5, 7-6(3). Meanwhile, Australia’s Alex de Minaur overcame Denis Shapovalov of Canada with a 6-2, 7-6(3) win.
Britain’s Jack Draper advanced after taking the first set against Italy’s Matteo Berrettini, who retired due to injury.
Women’s Competition Heats Up
In the women’s draw, Poland’s Iga Swiatek had to dig deep to reach the quarterfinals. The top seed faced a challenging match against Russia’s 13th seed Diana Shnaider, ultimately prevailing 6-0, 6-7(3), 6-4.
Fifth seed Madison Keys of the USA had an easier path, defeating Croatia’s 19th seed Donna Vekic 6-2, 6-3 in straight sets. Belarus’s Aryna Sabalenka, also a top seed and a five-time Grand Slam champion, showcased her dominance by beating the USA’s Peyton Stearns 6-2, 6-4, effectively handling her opponent’s serve.
Looking Ahead
As the Madrid Open continues, fans can expect more thrilling matches and potential upsets. With top seeds exiting early and rising stars making their mark, the tournament promises exciting tennis action in the days to come.
