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ATP Tour Brief: April 30, 2026

The Madrid Open semifinals are set after a quarterfinal day filled with drama and statement performances. World No. 1 Jannik Sinner dispatched Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar 6-2, 7-6(0) to reach his first Madrid semifinal, where he'll face the red-hot Arthur Fils. The 21-year-old Frenchman extended his winning streak to nine matches with a commanding victory over Jiri Lehecka, avoiding the semifinal heartbreak he experienced in Miami last month. Fils' surge continues what's been a breakout spring on clay as he chases his first Masters 1000 final.

On the other half of the draw, defending champion Casper Ruud survived an absolute thriller against Stefanos Tsitsipas, saving two match points in a 7-6(4), 6-7(2), 7-6(3) marathon to advance. Alexander Zverev and Flavio Cobolli, are set for a fascinating quarterfinal rematch after Cobolli stunned both Zverev in Munich two weeks ago and Daniil Medvedev here in Madrid 6-3, 5-7, 6-4. The Italian's clay-court form has been exceptional, already reaching three finals in 2026.

In concerning news away from the court, British No. 1 Jack Draper has withdrawn from both the Italian Open and French Open with a right knee injury that cut short his Dubai campaign earlier this season. The injury represents a significant setback for the rising star's clay-court campaign and could impact his position in the ATP's top 100 depending on the recovery timeline.

Sources: ATP Tour · ATP Tour · ATP Tour · The Athletic · Tennis Majors

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