Djokovic Aims for Historic 100th ATP Title at Madrid Open Amidst Fierce Competition
Source: news.source.inquirer
Novak Djokovic returns to the Madrid Open after a three-year hiatus, aiming to secure his 100th ATP tour-level title. Competing against top players including Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, Djokovic faces a challenging draw. Meanwhile, Carlos Alcaraz, despite recent fitness concerns, remains a strong contender, supported by encouragement from Rafael Nadal.
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Novak Djokovic returns to the Madrid Open for the first time in three years, seeking his 100th ATP title.
Djokovic is in the same half of the draw as Carlos Alcaraz, who has fitness concerns after consecutive clay-court finals.
Djokovic's last title was at the Paris Olympics, and he has lost four finals since then.
Carlos Alcaraz won the Monte Carlo Masters and reached the Barcelona Open final, needing treatment on his leg.
Rafael Nadal sent encouraging words to Alcaraz after the Barcelona final.
Alexander Zverev is the top seed at the Madrid Open, followed by Taylor Fritz and defending champion Andrey Rublev.
Djokovic has a strong record in Madrid with three titles and faces tough competition from top players.
