Alex de Minaur’s horror run continues with loss to Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar in Madrid

Australia No 1 defeated 6-3 6-1 by 19-year-old in second round World No 8 has lost six of past 10 matches in alarming stretch of form Alex de Minaur has suffered a startling defeat, crushed by the latest teenage Spanish wonder boy in the second round of the Madrid Open. On a day when Carlos Alcaraz caused consternation by announcing his withdrawal from the upcoming French Open with a wrist injury, 19-year-old Madrid local Rafael Jodar filled his place seamlessly by blowing away the Australian 6-3 6-1 in 75 one-sided minutes. Continue reading...

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