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ATP Tour Brief: April 23, 2026

The Mutua Madrid Open kicked off with drama and intrigue as home favorite Rafael Jodar electrified the crowd with a comeback victory over Jesper de Jong, battling back from a set down to win 2-6, 7-5, 6-4. The 18-year-old Spaniard, who has rocketed from outside the Top 600 to the Top 50 in just 12 months, continues his remarkable ascent on clay. Meanwhile, former US Open champion Marin Cilic notched his first tour-level clay win since 2022, setting up a second-round clash with Brazilian phenom Joao Fonseca.

All eyes turn to World No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who arrives in Madrid on an blistering 17-match winning streak and targeting a record-breaking fifth consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title. With Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic both absent from the draw, Sinner's path appears clearer than usual, though Alexander Zverev lurks as a dangerous threat—the German has won Madrid twice before and is hunting his third crown on the Caja Mágica clay. The Italian top seed received a first-round bye and could face Alex de Minaur in the quarterfinals.

In injury news, French rising star Arthur Cazaux announced he's undergone surgery on his right elbow and will miss the remaining three Grand Slams of 2026, targeting a return in approximately six months. The setback comes as a significant blow for the 24-year-old during what had been a promising season.

Sources: The Athletic · ATP Tour · Tennis.com

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