Carlos Alcaraz said he is playing pain-free at the Madrid Open following an arm injury that derailed the start of his clay-court season, but the defending champion still has some lingering doubts about his forehand.

Carlos Alcaraz, who missed two events with an arm injury, advanced at the Madrid Open with an easy win, while Aryna Sabalenka advanced in the women's draw.

Carlos Alcaraz, who skipped events in Monte Carlo and Barcelona due to an arm injury, easily won his third-round match to advance at the Madrid Open.

Rafael Nadal didn't need much effort as he cruised to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over American teenager Darwin Blanch in the first round of the Madrid Open.

Top-seeded Jannik Sinner, along with Rafael Nadal and Iga Swiatek, advanced with win Saturday at the Madrid Open.

Carlos Alcaraz didn't need to put his tender right arm to the test while easing to a victory in his opening match at the Madrid Open on Friday.