Carlos Alcaraz returned after a month out to start his double Madrid Open title defence with a convincing 6-2, 6-1 win over Alexander Shevchenko on Friday.Carlos Alcaraz beat Alexander Shevchenko 6-2 6-1 to reach the last 32 of the Madrid Open despite “not feeling comfortable” on his return from injury. The Spaniard admitted he had to take pace off his forehand after a recent right arm injury but was pleased with his performance. The No. 2 seed needed just over an hour to move into the next round, where he will face Brazil’s Thiago Seyboth Wild.