Madrid
Thrilling Encounters: Zverev & Ruud Shine, Tsitsipas Defeats Bublik – Catch the Highlights from Day 4
Experience the exhilarating moments from Day 4 in Madrid
April 25, 2026
Mutua Madrid Open
Alexander Zverev is on a quest for his third title in Madrid.
By ATP Staff
In an exhilarating outing at the Mutua Madrid Open, Alexander Zverev and defending champion Casper Ruud emerged victorious, while eighth seed Alexander Bublik faced defeat against former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the second round.
Join us as ATPTour.com recounts the most thrilling highlights of Saturday through captivating video.
Two-time champion Zverev battled fiercely, triumphing over Mariano Navone with a score of 6-1, 3-6, 6-3. This victory marks Zverev’s impressive record of 9-0 in first matches at the clay ATP Masters 1000 event held in the vibrant Spanish capital.
Casper Ruud showcased his title defense in style, dominating Jaume Munar with a commanding 6-0, 6-1 win. This victory brings the Norwegian’s lead to 7-1 against Munar in their Lexus ATP Head2Head series.
Stefanos Tsitsipas, a finalist in 2019, delivered an upset by outplaying eighth seed Alexander Bublik 6-2, 7-5 in the second round. His impressive 73-minute performance marked his first back-to-back clay victories since his quarter-final run in Barcelona 2025.
Felix Auger-Aliassime, the 2024 finalist, advanced effortlessly, defeating Vilius Gaubas 6-3, 6-4 in just 81 minutes, setting up a third-round clash with Alexander Blockx.
Blockx, in a remarkable display, overcame World No. 32 Brandon Nakashima, winning 3-6, 6-3, 6-4 after a slow start, highlighted by a stunning forehand winner in the second set.
In other second-round matches, Daniil Medvedev edged out Fabian Marozsan with a score of 6-2, 6-7(3), 6-4, marking his first clay-court victory of the season.
Flavio Cobolli also put up a tough fight, rallying past Camilo Ugo Carabelli 6-7(7), 6-1, 6-4. The 10th seed will next face Paraguayan qualifier Adolfo Daniel Vallejo.
Jakub Mensik, who made it to the quarter-finals in 2025, secured his place in the third round with a 6-3, 6-4 win over Martin Damm, showing exceptional precision throughout the match, completing the victory in just 66 minutes.
