Shots of the day: Caja Magicians (10/05)

When the afternoon light hits the Madrid courts (a.k.a Caja Magica), the results can be spectacular. Of course, under clear blue skies they aren’t bad either. We take a look over the best photos from the last 24 hours of the Madrid Open.

: Benoit Paire was a surprise winner over Carreno Busta. Photo: Getty Images

: Despite coming into the tournament in a rich vein of form, Carreno Busta went down in straight sets to Paire. Photo: Getty Images

: The afternoon light in Madrid makes for studio-like conditions. Photo: Getty Images

: Sorana Cirstea was a 63 62 winner over Catherine Bellis. Photo: Getty Images

: Simona Halep survived a tricky encounter with Roberta Vinci, winning 63 26 76(2). Photo: Getty Images

: Andy Murray is now 11-0 in his first round matches at Madrid. Photo: Getty Images

: Marius Copil was comfortably beaten by Murray. Photo: Getty Images

: Murray beat Marius Copil 64 63 in the second round. Photo: Getty Images

: Roberto Bautista Agut lost a tough, tight three-hour battle with Ivo Karlovic, going down 76(4) 67(9) 76(7). Photo: Getty Images

: Misaki Doi was a 61 62 winner over Donna Vekic. Photo: Getty Images

: Zverev downed Verdasco 75 63. Photo: Getty Images

: Alexander Zverev made his Madrid debut against Fernando Verdasco. Photo: Getty Images

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