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Madrid Open Final: Andrey Rublev Clinches Title In Comeback Win - In Pics

Despite losing the first set, Andrey Rublev prevailed over Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 on Sunday to win his maiden Madrid Open title. This is Rublev's biggest win of the season after he entered the tournament on a four-match losing streak. The match which lasted two hours and 47 minutes was a tight one with Auger-Aliassime giving Rublev a run for his money throughout the game.

| Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Andrey Rublev, of Russia holds his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid, Spain.

Andrey Rublev wins Madrid trophy
Andrey Rublev wins Madrid trophy | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Andrey Rublev, of Russia holds his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid, Spain.

Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime
Andrey Rublev and Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Andrey Rublev, of Russia, right, holds his trophy after winning against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, left, in the Madrid Open men's final match in Madrid, Spain.

Felix Auger-Aliassime
Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, reacts during a final match against Andrey Rublev, of Russia, at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain

Andrey Rublev in action
Andrey Rublev in action | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Andrey Rublev, of Russia, competes against Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, during the final match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in action
Canada's Felix Auger-Aliassime in action | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, returns the ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the final match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Andrey Rublev serves to Felix Auger-Aliassime
Andrey Rublev serves to Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Andrey Rublev, of Russia, serves a ball to Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, during the final match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.

Andrey Rublev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime
Andrey Rublev vs Felix Auger-Aliassime | Photo: AP/Manu Fernandez

Felix Auger-Aliassime, of Canada, serves a ball to Andrey Rublev, of Russia, during the final match of the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.

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