## Madrid Open 2025: Early Action & Alcaraz Withdrawal Highlight a Competitive Start
The 2025 Mutua Madrid Open is underway, and it’s already delivering a thrilling start to the tournament! With a stacked field and a familiar rivalry brewing, fans are in for a treat. Let’s recap the key moments from the first few days:
**Day 1 Recap – Top Seeds Enter the Arena**
Main draw action got underway on Wednesday with the top half of the draw seeing some key players kick off their campaigns. The atmosphere at the Monte-Carlo Country Club was electric as players battled for a spot in the next round.
**Day 2 – Alcaraz Withdraws Due to Injury**
Unfortunately, the tournament was hit with a significant setback when Carlos Alcaraz withdrew due to an adductor injury. This leaves a gaping hole in the draw and undoubtedly reshapes the competition.
**Day 3 Recap – Zverev Begins Campaign**
Day three in Madrid brought the top seeds into the fray, and Sascha Zverev started his campaign for a third… (Further details would be added here if more information were available).
**Alcaraz Claims Sixth Masters 1000 Title (April 13th)**
Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz was dominating the clay as he claimed his sixth Masters 1000 crown and first Monte-Carlo title, overpowering a fading Lorenzo Musetti 3-6.
**Semi-Finals Heat Up (April 12th)**
Day 7 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters boiled the tournament down to its final two, with Carlos Alcaraz and Lorenzo Musetti battling it out for a spot in the final.
**Quarter Finals Deliver Upset (April 11th)**
Day 6 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters whittled the field down to four, as the quarter-finals delivered an upset, a… (Further details would be added here if more information were available).
**Round of 16 Upset (April 10th)**
Day 5 at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters wrapped up the Round of 16, delivering eight matches that shaped the quarter-final… (Further details would be added here if more information were available).
**Early Round Upset (April 9th)**
Day 4 at the Monte-Carlo Country Club brought another upset at the Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters, as Alejandro Tabilo capitalised on… (Further details would be added here if more information were available).
**Looking Ahead**
With Alcaraz’s absence and the continued dominance of Alcaraz, the 2025 Madrid Open promises to be one of the most exciting tournaments of the season. Keep an eye on [mention key players/potential winners] as the competition intensifies!
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