Let’s talk about the top five favourite players at the WTA Mutua Madrid Open 2022 men’s singles and the predictions to win
April 30th marks the opening day for Mutua Madrid Open 2022 for the men’s tournament in Madrid Spain as its qualifying rounds start today. The tournament that is played traditionally on red clay will have its final to be played on May 8.
Let us talk about the top five favourites at the competition discussing their current form and some past encounters and predictions
ATP Mutua Madrid Open 2022 Top Favourites, Men’s Singles Players Predictions, Betting Odds
1. Rafael Nadal
Rafael Nadal will be appearing for the first time at the Madrid Open since his exit from the Indian Wells Masters final at the hands of Taylor Fritz. The Spaniard was unbeaten until his BNP Paribas Open’s final loss. The player won his record of 21st Grand Slam title in Melbourne where he started his tennis 2022 season with an ATP Cup Summer Set title. The 35-year-old from Spain also won at Mexican Open coming past players like Daniil Medvedev and Cameron Norrie in the semifinals and final respectively.
His potential was seen in an intense match with Medvedev at the Australian Open final and he had one of the best tactics during his semifinals fixture against Carlos Alcaraz. The 21-times Grand Slam champion is everyone’s favourite for his home soil.
2. Novak Djokovic
Djokovic is a heavy favourite, but the reason he comes second below Nadal is because of his fewer matches played and his early exits in his first two tournaments. The Serbian seemed to have improved his form during his advancement on the home soil at Serbia Open before losing the title to Andrey Rublev.
Djokovic is considered as a strong contender at the tournament. Despite his poor progress this season, not to forget his previous season’s advancements and winning three Grand Slams in a year. The player continues to stay on top despite playing fewer events tells a lot about his ability.
3. Andrey Rublev
Having already won at the Dubai Tennis Championships and Open 13, the Russian recently defeated World No. 1 Novak Djokovic at his home ground to win the Serbia Open title. Rublev has already won three titles and one doubles title this season and is expected to continue with this strong form.
4. Stefanos Tsitsipas
The Greek professional recently won the Monte Carlo Masters title defeating Alehandro Davidovich Fokina and reached the semifinals of the Barcelona Open as his last tournament before losing to a very strong and emerging star Carlos Alcaraz Garfia. He also reached the final of the ATP Rotterdam but lost the title to Felix Auger-Aliassime and Daniil Medvedev in the semifinals of the Australian Open.
The 23-year with a great level of his most of the events he elasticated it, is considered one of the strong players against who it will not be easy to play.
5. Carlos Alcaraz
The 18-year-old emerging star from Spain is going through a very good season so far. Carlos Alcaraz recently won the Barcelona Open title defeating countrymen Pablo Carreno Busta and the Miami Open title outlasting Casper Ruud. At Indian Wells Masters, he gave a very strong fight to the king of clay Rafael Nadal. The Spanish professional defeated Diego Schwartzman at Argentina Open to clinch the trophy. Alcaraz is now considered one of the most talented teens in tennis sports who will rule the world in the coming years.
The Betting Odds are available here.