Madrid Open 2024: Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff preview, head-to-head, prediction, live streaming details

Published at :April 30, 2024 at 10:52 AM

Modified at :April 30, 2024 at 10:52 AM

This is fourth meeting between both players.

Madrid Open 2024 will have a rematch flavor as defending champion Carlos Alcaraz and Jan-Lennard Struff prepare to battle it out in the fourth round on Tuesday. Both players have navigated their opening two matches without dropping a set.

World No. 2 Alcaraz has carried his impressive form into Madrid, delivering clinical performances against Alexander Shevchenko and Thiago Seyboth Wild. The young Spaniard’s first serve has been a potent weapon, winning 87% of points behind it in his second-round victory.

On the other hand, Struff arrives in Madrid riding high after capturing his first-ever ATP tour title at the Bavarian International. The German has made a strong start, dismissing Jaume Munar and Ugo Humbert in straight sets, leaning on his solid serving throughout.

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff match details

Date: 30th April 2024

Time: 7:30 PM (IST)

Venue: Manzanares Park Tennis Center, Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan-Lennard Struff preview

Carlos Alcaraz has continued his imperious form, overcoming Alexander Shevchenko and Thiago Seyboth Wild without dropping a set. Despite being briefly challenged while serving for the match against Seyboth Wild, Alcaraz swiftly regained control, winning 87% of first-serve points. Alcaraz now boasts a 13-match winning streak in Madrid.

Jan-Lennard Struff’s quest to replicate his 2023 Madrid Open final run at other Masters events has proven elusive until now. However, the German’s affinity for clay remains intact. Struff defeated Taylor Fritz for his maiden ATP Tour title in the Bavarian Championships. Struff dispatched Jaume Munar and Ugo Humbert in straight sets in Madrid, firing 30 winners and not facing a single break point against Humbert.

Head to head

Matches – 3

Carlos Alcaraz – 2

Jan-Lennard Struff– 1

The two Europeans have met each other every year since 2021, it was Struff who came out victorious in their first meeting but Carlos hasn’t held back since then and has beaten Struff twice consecutively, the latest being the finals of Madrid open last year.

Where and how to watch live streaming and TV broadcast of Carlos Alcaraz vs Jan Lennard-Struff, Madrid Open 2024, Round of 16 match in India?

The Indian tennis fans can enjoy the round of 16 contest between Alcaraz and Struff on Sony Sports Network, the match will be telecast on Sony Sports Ten 5 SD/HD channels. Sony Liv will livestream the match for Indian viewers.

Prediction

Carlos Alcaraz and Jan-Lennard Struff promises to be a gripping encounter on the clay courts. While Alcaraz holds a 2-1 head-to-head lead, their previous meetings have been closely contested affairs, with Struff pushing the Spaniard to the brink on multiple occasions.

Struff arrives in fine form, having captured his maiden ATP title in Munich before dismissing Jaume Munar and Ugo Humbert in straight sets in Madrid. The German’s powerful serving and ability to create opportunities on return could trouble the second seed. However, Alcaraz has swiftly regained his rhythm after an injury layoff, dropping just nine games in two matches so far.

With both players excelling on clay, holding over 80% of service games in the past year, the match could hinge on who can capitalize on the limited break point chances. Alcaraz’s slight edge in return games won (38.3% to 27.0%) on clay suggests he may have a crucial advantage.

Result: Carlos Alcaraz to win in three sets.

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