The main star of the Mutua Madrid Open 2024, along with Rafa Nadal, will be Carlos Alcaraz, who will be defending his title won last year, and who, according to José Morón of Puntodebreak, is feeling positive after completing his first training session in the Caja Mágica ahead of the ATP 1000.
Alcaraz missed the Monte Carlo Masters and the Conde de Godo after suffering discomfort in his right forearm that postponed his debut in the clay court season. Carlitos himself confirmed that missing the Barcelona Open was a very hard blow for him, as he was looking forward to defending his home title in a tournament that was finally won by Casper Ruud due to his absence and Nadal's early elimination.
Returning to José Morón's information, the journalist says that Alcaraz's feelings "have been positive. At least, within the team they are calm". This does not mean that he will play 100% at the Madrid Open, but it is a great first step considering that it was his first contact with the Caja Mágica clay.
To remember, Carlos Alcaraz is the great rival to beat at the Mutua Madrid Open 2024 if he finally ends up playing, as he is the winner of the last two editions of the tournament. In 2022 he beat Alexander Zverev in the final, and in 2023 he beat the surprise of the edition, Jan Lennard-Struff.
