Defending champ Carlos Alcaraz returns from injury, wins in Madrid
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No. 2 seed Carlos Alcaraz began his quest for a three-peat at the Mutua Madrid Open by beating Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-1 in just 68 minutes Friday in his native Spain.
Alcaraz had to withdraw from the tournaments in Monte Carlo and Barcelona with a right arm injury, and on Friday he wore a compression sleeve on the arm but did not appear limited. He hit 19 winners to Shevc