Alejandro Davidovich Beats Pablo Carreño in All-Spanish Duel at Mutua Madrid Open
Alejandro Davidovich defeated Pablo Carreño in straight sets, 6-3, 6-3, to advance to the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Saturday, April 25, 2026. The match marked the first-ever meeting between the two Spanish players on the ATP Tour.
Davidovich, seeded 20th and ranked world No. 24, overcame a leisurely start to dominate the Spaniard from Gijón, who entered the match ranked No. 94. The victory came in just 67 minutes, with Davidovich breaking Carreño’s serve four times across the two sets.
Carreño began the match strongly, holding serve to love in the opening game to take an early 1-0 lead. However, Davidovich quickly found his rhythm, breaking back to level the set at 1-1. The Malagueno then seized control, breaking Carreño again to lead 3-1 and eventually closing out the first set 6-3.
In the second set, Davidovich opened with another break to go up 2-0. Carreño responded by holding serve and breaking back to make it 2-2, briefly reigniting hope for a comeback. But Davidovich restored his two-break advantage at 4-2 and served out the match to love in the final game, securing a 6-3 win in the second set.
The match featured extended rallies and several well-executed drop shots from both players, drawing applause from the crowd at the Caja Mágica in Madrid. After the final point, Davidovich acknowledged Carreño’s effort, joining the crowd in giving his opponent an ovation as he left the court.
Speaking in the mixed zone afterward, Carreño expressed gratitude for the support, saying, “I’m very happy that my work is being recognized.” The veteran Spaniard noted that the win represented his first victory at the Mutua Madrid Open in the main draw in ten years.
Davidovich, who withdrew from the Monte-Carlo Masters and Barcelona Open earlier in the spring due to an abdominal injury, said he felt fully recovered and focused on the challenge ahead. “I’m here to play, without expectations, and with Casper Ruud I’ll see where my level is on clay,” he stated.
In the third round, Davidovich is set to face Casper Ruud, the reigning Mutua Madrid Open champion, who advanced by defeating Jaume Munar 6-0, 6-1 in the second round.
The victory marks Davidovich’s third consecutive appearance in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open, continuing his strong recent form on European clay courts.
As the tournament progresses, fans can follow live updates and match schedules through the official Mutua Madrid Open website and ATP Tour platforms.
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