Russian tennis player, Rublev, made a stunning comeback at the 2024 Madrid Tennis Open to win the men’s singles finals against Canadian player Aliasim. The match, which took place on May 5th, ended with Rublev reversing the score to win 2:1 and claim his second Thousand Points Masters championship.
Rublev, who was the seventh seed in the tournament, had previously won four out of five matches against Aliasim. Despite losing the first set, the Russian player showed incredible resilience and skill to come back and win the next two sets with scores of 4:6, 7:5, and 7:5. The intense match lasted nearly three hours, with both players fighting hard for each point.
In the final set, Rublev’s performance only improved as he maintained a strong serve and consistently put pressure on Aliasim’s game. While Aliasim fought back with his own exceptional serves, it was Rublev who ultimately secured the victory by forcing a championship point in the 12th game. A critical double fault from Aliasim sealed his defeat at 5:7, allowing Rublev to clinch the title.
After the game, an excited Rublev expressed his pride in winning the Madrid Masters for the first time. Despite struggling with a fever in the days leading up to the final, Rublev’s determination and skill shone through, leading him to victory. This win marks a significant milestone in Rublev’s career and further establishes him as a force to be reckoned with in the tennis world.