Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime Set for Thrilling Madrid Masters Final
Despite a tumultuous week in men’s tennis, the Madrid Masters has produced an intriguing final between Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime.
Rublev, ranked 8th in the world, has endured a recent slump, winning only one match in the past two months. However, he has rediscovered his form in Madrid, defeating Carlos Alcaraz and Taylor Fritz en route to the final.
Auger-Aliassime, once ranked 6th, has also struggled with injuries and has fallen to 35th in the rankings. He has benefited from opponent withdrawals in Madrid, but he also recorded a notable victory over Casper Ruud.
This will be a rare opportunity for both players to win a Masters 1000 title. Rublev has reached four previous finals at this level, winning one in Monte Carlo last year. Auger-Aliassime is playing in his first Masters 1000 final.
Their head-to-head record stands at 4-1 in Rublev’s favor, but four of those matches have gone to a third set. Their last encounter in Rotterdam earlier this year was a three-set thriller.
Both players possess powerful forehands and two-handed backhands, relying on pace and placement rather than spin or variety. The rallies are expected to be long and fast-paced.
Rublev appears to be in better form than Auger-Aliassime, having backed up his win over Alcaraz with a victory over Fritz. However, Auger-Aliassime has the potential to upset the odds, especially if he can capitalize on his strong serve.
Regardless of the outcome, the Madrid Masters final promises to be a captivating battle between two talented and determined players.
