Rublev wins Madrid Open for the 1st time after rallying to beat Auger-Aliassime

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Andrey Rublev has rallied to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets and win the Madrid Open for the first time. Rublev won 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 Sunday after Auger-Aliassime double-faulted on the last point of the final at the clay-court tournament in the Spanish capital. It was the second Masters 1000 title for the eighth-ranked Rublev.

Andrey Rublev , of Russia, celebrates after winning the final match against Felix Auger-Aliassime , of Canada, at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid , Spain, Sunday, May 5, 2024. Andrey Rublev , of Russia, celebrates after winning the final match against Felix Auger-Aliassime , of Canada, at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid , Spain, Sunday, May 5, 2024.

It was the second Masters 1000 title for the eighth-ranked Rublev. The 26-year-old Russian also won at Monte Carlo last year. Auger-Aliassime was playing in his first final at this level. He now has 16 career titles, and two this season after Hong Kong in January. He had arrived with a 5-1 record against Auger-Aliassime, including a win in their sole matchup on clay.

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