Alcaraz, Murray & WTA Stars Badosa and Halep take part in Madrid mini-match to mark anniversary

This year's edition of the Madrid Open is the 20th edition of the event and to mark the anniversary, Alcaraz, Badosa, Halep and Murray played a mini-match.

The World No. 9 Alcaraz joined two-time Madrid titlist Andy Murray and WTA stars Paula Badosa and Simona Halep at the Palacio de Cibeles Friday, where the foursome hit balls and entertained with flashy shotmaking. He said:

"I arrive here with plenty of energy. I broke into the Top 10 by playing at a very high level and I am full of confidence. Coming to Madrid is always special, playing in front of your fans. The Spanish crowd always gives me energy and motivation. Madrid was the first tournament I attended as a child. I came here when I was five or six years old, so to be back here playing the tournament is special. I am going to give my best so that the Spanish crowd is proud of me.”

The event was based in the Crystal Gallery of the Palacio de Cibeles and was hosted by tournament director Feliciano Lopez and the Mayor of Madrid Jose Luis Martinez-Almeida. Murray said:

“The people of the sport always come out and support the tournament really well and they are very knowledgeable about the game. I am thankful for the opportunity Feliciano [Lopez] and his team gave me to come here and compete again. I had a nice crowd for my practice and I love coming back to play in Spain.”