The reigning champ did not break until his 12th chance, when the Greek served for their fourth-round contest.

The 19-year-old is projected to break into the Top 40 after reaching the quarterfinals at the Caja Magica.

The 19-year-old Jodar was given a later match to ensure extra recovery time while Sinner was assigned a rare 11 a.m. start time on Tuesday.

The No. 9 seed recovered from a 5-1 third-set collapse to defeat her third successive Hungarian opponent Monday.

The world No. 1 rallied from a set and a break down to reach the quarterfinals.

The fellow 19-year-olds and future rivals, dueled to a draw after two sets. Then, the new Rafa put on his fullest performance yet.

"I think I got what everybody else is having here in Madrid has, unfortunately," Gauff said, referencing the sickness that's forced nearly a half-dozen players to withdraw from the event.

The Norwegian launched his title defense in style Saturday against Munar.

The Pole, who was consulted by a trainer and doctor, called it down 0-3, 0-30 in their decider.

The incoming Barcelona champ edged Ignacio Buse, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5.

Sinner rallied from a set down to defeat Benjamin Bonzi at the Mutua Madrid Open; he aims to become the first man to win five straight Masters 1000 titles.