ATP Madrid Open Day Three Round-Up | Jannik Sinner Comeback Anchors Day of Upsets with Shelton and De Minaur Out Friday, 24 April 2026 at 22:44 The Madrid Open’s second-round stage delivered a series of dramatic shifts as top seeds faced early challenges, reshaping the tournament’s trajectory. Jannik Sinner’s hard-fought comeback against Benjamin Bonzi, along with the exits of Ben Shelton and Alex de Minaur, highlighted a day of upsets. Lorenzo Musetti advanced through a tense match against Hubert Hurkacz, while multiple sections of the draw saw significant disruptions due to unexpected results and a late withdrawal. These developments set the stage for a more unpredictable third-round landscape, with key players advancing into new matchups and altered paths. Sinner’s victory over Bonzi marked a pivotal moment, as the Italian Italian overcame a rocky start to secure his place in the third round. The match, which stretched to three sets, saw Sinner adjust his strategy mid-game, focusing on return depth and tempo control. Bonzi, who had dominated the first set with a strong serve, found his rhythm disrupted as Sinner shifted his approach. The Italian’s ability to flatten his backhand exchanges and force Bonzi into shorter service patterns reduced the Frenchman’s ability to dictate play. Statistically, Bonzi’s first-serve effectiveness dropped from 79% in the first set to 46% in the second, while Sinner’s service stability allowed him to build pressure and convert a critical break at 3-2 in the third. Sinner now faces qualifier Elmer Møller, a matchup that appears more manageable compared to the earlier challenges. Meanwhile, Rafael Jódar’s upset victory over Alex de Minaur underscored the tactical adjustments required to counter the Australian’s extended rally patterns.#jannik_sinner #alex_de_minaur #rafael_jodar #atp_madrid_open #benjamin_bonzi
