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ATP Tour Brief: April 24, 2026

Madrid Open Delivers Early Upsets as Clay Season Heats Up

The Mutua Madrid Open produced its first major surprise on Thursday as Paraguayan qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo stunned former World No. 3 Grigor Dimitrov 6-4, 6-4 to claim his first ATP Masters 1000 victory on debut. The 24-year-old's clinical performance highlighted an intriguing opening day that also saw Stefanos Tsitsipas battle past lucky loser Patrick Kypson, while Spanish wildcard Daniel Merida delighted the home crowd with a first-round victory. Qualifier Benjamin Bonzi extended his marathon week in Madrid, defeating compatriot Titouan Droguet 6-7(4), 7-6(4), 6-4 in his third match to set up a second-round showdown with World No. 1 Jannik Sinner.

All eyes now turn to Friday's highly anticipated debut of Sinner, who enters Madrid chasing history. The Italian is attempting to become the first player ever to sweep the season's opening four Masters 1000 titles, having already conquered Indian Wells, Miami, and Monte Carlo. Boris Becker suggested Sinner remains "desperate to prove" himself following earlier setbacks, and the world No. 1 will need to navigate both Bonzi's clay-court proficiency and the unique high-altitude conditions of the Spanish capital. Meanwhile, 19-year-old Spanish sensation Rafael Jodar continues his breakthrough season after winning Marrakech and reaching the Barcelona semifinals, with a potential second-round clash against Alex de Minaur looming.

Sources: ATP Tour · ATP Tour · Perfect Tennis · Tennis Majors · Tennis365

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