Madrid Open 2023 Draw Revealed: Medvedev-Murray and Tsitsipas-Thiem Potential Early Blockbusters – The Madrid Open 2023 draw has been revealed, and tennis fans around the world are buzzing with excitement over the potential early round matchups. World No. 3 and current leader of the ATP Race to Turin, Daniil Medvedev, could face former three-time Grand Slam winner Andy Murray in his opening match. Meanwhile, Barcelona Open 2023 finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas could meet former World No. 3 Dominic Thiem in the second round.
Medvedev vs. Murray and Tsitsipas vs. Thiem: The Blockbuster Openers
The Madrid Open 2023 promises to be an exciting event for tennis fans around the world. The draw has revealed some potential early round matches that could prove to be blockbusters. The most notable match-up in the early rounds is between World No. 3 Daniil Medvedev and former World No. 1 and three-time Grand Slam champion Andy Murray.
Medvedev, who is currently leading the ATP Race to Turin with 31 wins for 2023, will be looking to add to his impressive record in Madrid. However, Murray, who is known for his tenacity and fighting spirit, could prove to be a tough opponent in the first round. If Murray defeats a qualifier in the first round, he will face Medvedev in the second round.
Another potential early round blockbuster is between Stefanos Tsitsipas and Dominic Thiem. Tsitsipas, who was the runner-up at the Barcelona Open 2023, will face either Thiem or former World No. 14 Kyle Edmund in the second round. Thiem, who was once ranked as high as No. 3 in the world, has been struggling with injuries and is looking to make a comeback.
Alcaraz, Zverev, and Rublev: The Strong Favorites
Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz is the top seed at the Madrid Open 2023 and is favored to make it deep into the tournament. The 19-year-old will face either Emil Ruusuvuori or Ugo Humbert in his opening match. If he makes it to the fourth round, he could potentially face Alexander Zverev, who he defeated in the 2022 championship match.
Zverev, a two-time Madrid champion, is seeded 13th this year and has a 19-3 tournament record. He will face either David Goffin or home favorite Roberto Carballes Baena in his opening match. Andrey Rublev, who won his first Masters 1000 title in Monte Carlo and reached the Banja Luka final, is also a strong favorite to do well in Madrid. He will face the serve-and-volley player Maxime Cressy in the first round and could potentially meet former World No. 3 Stan Wawrinka in the second round.
Felix Auger-Aliassime is another player to watch out for in the bottom half of the draw. The Canadian, who is chasing his first Masters 1000 title, will face Banja Luka champion Dusan Lajovic or Jason Kubler in the first round. He could potentially face #NextGenATP American Ben Shelton in the third round, who faces Lorenzo Sonego or a qualifier in his opening match.
The Madrid Open 2023 promises to be an exciting tournament for tennis fans around the world. With potential early round blockbusters.
