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Madrid Open 2023: Spain counts down to Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek finals - 'Air of anticipation'

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Carlos Alcaraz was treated to more adulation in his homeland as the 20-year-old made it a birthday to remember by moving to within one win of retaining his Madrid title.

The World No.2 will meet a major underdog in Sunday's final, but that's not the case in the WTA draw as the top two seeds lock horns in a battle that could be an early chapter in a burgeoning high-profile rivalry.

Ad Paul Hassall was at the Caja Magica to witness the action and look ahead to Iga Swiatek v Aryna Sabalenka: Part Eight. ATP MadridExclusive: Borg backs Alcaraz to be No.

1 for 'many years', hopes for Nadal French Open comeback3 HOURS AGO More shocks in the men’s draw? Not when Carlos Alcaraz is involved.

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