Men’s Tournament Upsets

Before the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open, top favorites like Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz, and Daniil Medvedev were expected to dominate. However, unexpected events unfolded as Medvedev retired due to a thigh injury, Sinner withdrew due to hip issues, and Alcaraz lost to Andrei Rublev. Taylor Fritz emerged victoriously over Francisco Cerúndolo, setting up an unexpected semifinal lineup.

Bookmakers’ Odds Before Semifinals

With the exit of all top male contenders, bookmakers now offer revised odds for the remaining players:
– Andrei Rublev: 2.50
– Jiri Lehecka: 3.25
– Taylor Fritz: 4.00
– Felix Auger-Aliassime: 5.00

Dominance in the Women’s Tournament

Contrary to the men’s event, the women’s competition at the Madrid Masters saw the top seeds, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka, advance to the final. Bookmakers favor Swiatek, but Sabalenka, the winner of the Australian Open 2024, poses a strong challenge.

Match Schedule

The men’s semifinals feature Andrei Rublev against Taylor Fritz at 16:00 and Felix Auger-Aliassime against Jiri Lehecka at 20:00. The women’s final is set for Saturday, while the exact timing of the men’s final on Sunday is yet to be confirmed. Viewers can watch the games on the pay-TV channel Sky.