One of the most anticipated matches of the third round at the Mutua Madrid Open is taking place in Madrid today: Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich faces the tournament’s reigning champion, Casper Ruud. The two athletes have already met six times, and their head-to-head record is perfectly balanced—three wins each. This match will decide who takes the lead in their rivalry and continues the fight for the title.
Davidovich goes into the match after a difficult period: an abdominal injury forced him to miss the tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona, but he has managed to recover and has already secured a victory over compatriot Pablo Carreño. His opponent, Norway’s Casper Ruud, confidently dispatched Jaume Munar with a commanding score of 6-0, 6-1 in just an hour. Both tennis players have recently returned from injuries, which adds intrigue to their showdown.
Ruud does not hide his confidence, noting that last year’s success in Madrid gives him extra motivation and may put psychological pressure on his opponents. At the same time, he admits that matches against Davidovich are always tightly contested, and that home-court support could work in the Spaniard’s favor. Davidovich is currently ranked No. 24 in the ATP world rankings, second among Spaniards only to Carlos Alcaraz, while Ruud is positioned 15th.
The match will take place today, April 27, at the tournament’s main court — Pista Manolo Santana. The game is scheduled to start at 11:00 local time. The live broadcast will be available on Teledeporte and Movistar Plus +. Interest in the Madrid tournament is traditionally high, especially after other major Spanish cities, such as Barcelona, have recently concluded their own tennis events. Incidentally, the competition for leadership in Spanish sports remains intense not only in tennis: in football, Barcelona is also waging a fierce race for the championship.
Tournament organizers note that interest in the Davidovich vs. Ruud match is fueled not only by their even statistics, but also by the fact that both players are returning from injuries and are ready to fight for a place in the next round. For Spanish fans, this is a chance to see one of the country’s top tennis players compete against the reigning champion on home soil.
