What we learned from the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open
A thrilling Mutua Madrid Open has come to a close and we’re left with some unforgettable memories and special moments that took place both on and off the court. Here’s what we learned from the 2025 edition of the tournament… Sabalenka a class apart In eight tournaments so far this season, Aryna Sabalenka has made […]
Sabalenka in ‘crazy’ form heading into final clash with Gauff
When Aryna Sabalenka was told that she had just booked herself a spot in the final for a fourth consecutive tournament with her win over Elina Svitolina on Thursday, the world No.1 was legitimately surprised. “I wasn’t even thinking about that. It sounds crazy,” said Sabalenka when the interviewer told her she made finals in […]
Ruud finds his inner fire to blast into Madrid semis
Not long after stepping off court as a 6-3, 7-5 victor against Daniil Medvedev in the Mutua Madrid Open quarter-finals, Casper Ruud took to social media to send a message of support to Iga Swiatek, who had just lost to Coco Gauff. The Norwegian commented on a video showing Swiatek covering her head with a […]
Can anyone stop Svitolina?
Elina Svitolina has quietly been putting together an incredible clay-court run in the last three weeks and it has become impossible not to notice. The former world No.3 has won her last 11 consecutive matches, and last 22 sets in a row, and is now into the Mutua Madrid Open semi-finals for the first time […]
Keys: I’m enjoying playing really good tennis as everyone keeps calling me a veteran
At 30 years old, Madison Keys is playing the tennis of her life and has unlocked a new dimension of her game, both mentally and technically. She secured a maiden Grand Slam title in Melbourne a few months ago in spectacular fashion, ousting Elena Rybakina, Iga Swiatek and Aryna Sabalenka en route. Ranked a career-high […]
The future of tennis lands in Madrid
The Mutua Madrid Open not only hosts the ATP and WTA competitions in the Caja Magica during the fortnight of competition from 21 April to 4 May, it is also staging the Under-16 event again this season, where you can see the biggest talents in the category. The champions will be decided from 30 April […]
Medvedev trying to do ‘something big’ this clay season
They say when life gives you lemons, make lemonade – that’s what Daniil Medvedev did this past week as he waited until Sunday to play his first match at the Mutua Madrid Open. With a bye in the opening round and a walkover in the second, due to Laslo Djere’s withdrawal from the tournament, Medvedev […]
A brand-new experience for Aryna
Aryna Sabalenka strides onwards. The world number one has advanced to the next round at the Mutua Madrid Open after another entertaining bout in the Caja Magica. She has never failed to reach the final in Madrid after winning her opener and is now in the last sixteen. It was by no means a straightforward […]
Sakkari thrilled to see ‘the Maria of before’ is finding her way back
Maria Sakkari has made a pact with members of her team, which now includes a familiar face in Tom Hill, who has reunited with the Greek 14 months after they ended their six-year coaching relationship. Sakkari, Hill, and the rest of their crew will each, separately, write down a number on a piece of paper […]
Emma Raducanu: I love the support I get here in Madrid
Not long after Emma Raducanu completed a hard-fought 7-6(4), 6-4 victory over in-form Dutchwoman Suzan Lamens in the Mutua Madrid Open first round, the Brit realised it had been three years since she last won a match on outdoor clay. Three years can feel like a lifetime in the world of professional tennis and Raducanu […]