Carlos Alcaraz survives scare, Casper Ruud upset in Madrid

No. 1 seed and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz avoided a massive Round of 64 upset by rallying past Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2 on Friday at the Mutua Madrid Open.

The world No. 2 from Spain pleased the home crowd by pushing past Ruusuvuori in the second set after falling behind 3-2. Five of Alcaraz's 10 aces came in the second set, and he went 5-for-5 in saving break points.

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