🎾 ATP Madrid: Frances Tiafoe vs Alexandre Muller

🎾 ATP Madrid: Frances Tiafoe vs Alexandre Muller – Match Preview

🧠 Form & Context

🇺🇸 Frances Tiafoe

• Escaped Danger: Advanced after Luciano Darderi’s retirement while leading 7-5, 3-1 in his Madrid opener.
• Second-Match Struggles: Exited at the second hurdle in seven of nine tournaments in 2025; only broke pattern by reaching Houston final.
• Madrid History: Has not won consecutive matches here since reaching R16 in 2019.
• Consistency Concern: Struggles to string wins together, especially at Masters level.

🇫🇷 Alexandre Muller

• Mental Battle Won: Defeated an injured but battling Ugo Humbert in a dramatic three-setter (6-2, 6-7, 7-6).
• Breakout Season: Claimed first ATP title in Hong Kong and was runner-up at the Rio Open (clay).
• Masters Milestone: Best Masters result so far in 2025; previously R16 at Rome 2024, including an upset over Rublev.
• Big Opportunity: With Djokovic out and the draw opening up, Muller sees a chance for a major breakthrough.

🔍 Match Breakdown

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