Alcaraz's quest for three straight Madrid titles begins

Spaniard hoping to continue dominance on clay

Carlos Alcaraz is back in action this week at the Madrid Open, where he will be looking to win his third consecutive title in the Spanish capital. The 19-year-old has not played since the Miami Open, but he is expected to be one of the favorites in Madrid, which is considered one of the most important clay-court tournaments in the world.

Alcaraz has had a remarkable season so far, winning four titles and reaching the final of the Australian Open. He is currently ranked No. 1 in the world, and he is the youngest player to achieve that ranking since Rafael Nadal in 2005.

Alcaraz's success on clay is particularly impressive. He has won 12 consecutive matches on the surface, and he has not lost a set since the Monte-Carlo Masters in April. He will be looking to continue that streak this week in Madrid, where he will be hoping to add another title to his growing collection.