Carlos Alcaraz vs Rafael Nadal — Madrid Masters Quarter-final
ESP7
Alcaraz C.Carlos Alcaraz defeated Rafael Nadal 6-2 1-6 6-3 in the Madrid Masters quarter-final on clay. The upset overturned the form book — Rafael Nadal came in leading the head-to-head 2–0, defending last year's quarter-final, but Carlos Alcaraz had arrived on a 5-match winning run. Carlos Alcaraz claimed a first win over Rafael Nadal in three meetings, narrowing the head-to-head to 2–1.
Key context
- Match story: Carlos Alcaraz closed it out in three sets, 6–2 1–6 6–3.
Head to head
0–2| Date | Tournament | Round | Surface | Winner | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-03-07 | Indian Wells Masters | SF | hard | Rafael Nadal | 6-4 4-6 6-3 |
| 2021-05-03 | Madrid Masters | R32 | clay | Rafael Nadal | 6-1 6-2 |
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