Tennis-Rublev downs Auger-Aliassime to win Madrid Open title

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 5, 2024 Russia's Andrey Rublev celebrates with the trophy after winning his final match against Canada's Felix Auger Aliassime REUTERS/Juan Medina

(Reuters) - Andrey Rublev overcame an opening set wobble to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6 7-5 7-5 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday to win his second Masters 1000 title.

Auger-Aliassime was chasing his first ever Masters title and looked well set for victory before a resurgent Rublev, who had been struggling with a fever during the tournament, recovered to prevail in a little under three hours.