Alexander Zverev has a very recognizable love affair with the Manolo Santana Court... unless Carlos Alcaraz is on the other side of the net. Two defeats against the Murcian and a 19-1 record against the rest, a streak that claimed a new victim in his debut at this 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. The German struggled a bit against a great Mariano Navone, but he relied on his experience and free points to secure his spot in the third round in the third set (6-1, 3-6, 6-3), now awaiting Frenchman Terence Atmane in the next match. With this victory, Sascha reaches 22 wins in 2026, matching the mark of Carlos Alcaraz and trailing by just three to Jannik Sinner.
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