Alcaraz Defeats Struff to Retain Madrid Open Tennis Title

World number two Carlos Alcaraz defeated Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Sunday in the final of the Madrid Open, retaining his title and claiming his fourth professional championship this year, marking the tenth of his career. Alcaraz enjoyed a dream start to the match, breaking Struff's serve in the first game. The German player fought back in the fourth game, but the Spanish competitor broke serve again to lead 6-4 in the first set. Struff's aggression helped him go up 3-0 in the second set, which he clinched 6-3. However, Alcaraz rallied in the third set, breaking serve to lead 3-1 and ultimately winning 6-3. This victory marks Alcaraz's fourth title, making him the youngest player to top the world rankings last September when he claimed the US Open, along with other Masters 1000 titles.