Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz (2 ATP) retained his title at the ATP 1000 tournament in Madrid for the second year in a row, defeating German Jan Lennard Struff (65 ATP) 6-4 3-6, 6-3 in the final.

Carlos AlcarazPhoto: Frederick J. BROWN / AFP / Profimedia

Jan Lennard Struff defeated Carlos Alcaraz in the ATP Madrid final

The main favorite of the tournament got off to a great start and controlled the first set, although the German managed to win four games.

The second set belonged to Jan Struff, who led the Spaniard 3-0 and took full advantage of his mistakes to restore parity.

In the decisive match, the reigning champion did not give in, showed excellent pace and secured victory and his fourth title of the year.

The game lasted two hours and seven minutes.

Carlos Alcaraz also won trophies in Buenos Aires, Indian Wells and Barcelona in 2023.

The 20-year-old Spanish player has won ten titles in the last two years.

The ATP Mutua Madrid Open takes place from April 25 to May 7 on clay in the Caja Magica complex. It is in the ATP 1000 category, has a total prize money of 7,705,780 euros, and the titular champion is Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz.