Andrey Rublev seals recovery from slump with Madrid Open final triumph

• Russian defeats Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5
• Rublev: I would say this is the most proud title of my career'

Andrey Rublev overcame an opening set wobble to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime 4-6, 7-5, 7-5 in the final of the Madrid Open on Sunday to win his second Masters 1000 title.

Auger-Aliassime was chasing his first Masters title and looked well set for victory before a resurgent Rublev, who had been struggling with a fever during the tournament, recovered to prevail in a little under three hours.