Swiatek keeps her foot on the gas in Madrid
Saturday at the Caja Mágica saw Iga Swiatek lifted the curtain on an enticing weekend of tennis with a straightforward win over Sorana Cirstea (6-1, 6-1) under the retractable roof of the Manolo Santana Stadium. The world No. 1 only needed one hour and 18 minutes to take her strike rate in the Mutua Madrid […]
Zverev and Rune dazzle under the lights of the Caja Mágica
On the brink of the first weekend of the Mutua Madrid Open, Friday’s night session was a barnstormer. Alexander Zverev (4) and Holger Rune (11) had the fans of Madrid in raptures in the Manolo Santana and Arantxa Sánchez stadiums. The German hit 19 winners, of which 5 came from his serve, to beat Croatia’s […]
Sabalenka proves she can dig deep in Madrid
After serving up her tenth ace of the day to seal the deal, Aryna Sabalenka let out a cry to the skies of Madrid in celebration of her victorious opener. The defending champion had to shake off a dogged Magda Linette in a battle that lasted 2 hours and 9 minutes (6-4, 3-6, 6-3). Sabalenka’s […]
Swiatek and Gauff fly out of the blocks in the Caja Mágica
There were no shocks or upsets on Thursday for the favourites in the top half of the women’s draw at the Mutua Madrid Open. Iga Swiatek (1) and Coco Gauff (3) stamped their authority on the Manolo Santana Stadium against Xiyu Wang and Arantxa Rus, respectively. The Pole showed why she is the world No. […]
Alcaraz, primed for action at the MMOPEN
The Manolo Santana Stadium has witnessed him claim its throne at the last two editions of the tournament and the Spanish capital now awaits his return with bated breath. Carlos Alcaraz’s opener on Friday against Alexander Shevchenko is one of the most highly-anticipated moments of the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open. The Madrid fans have been […]
The sky’s the limit for Medvedev Caja Mágica
Being 6’6” means Daniil Medvedev can set his sights high at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open. The finalist this year at the Australian Open and in Indian Wells is a hard-court specialist, but before playing his opener in the Caja Mágica he warned that he has plenty of room for improvement on clay. “I like […]
Osaka gets off to impressive start at the Caja Magica
Naomi Osaka is not letting her limited success on clay stop her from aiming high on the red dirt this season as she declared she “would like to win a tournament” on the surface that has caused her trouble in the past. Back in Madrid for the first time since 2022, and the fifth time […]
Swiatek revelling in Madrid’s beauty
Whether she’s crushing topspin forehands on the clay courts of the Caja Magica, or taking a stroll at the Retiro Park, Iga Swiatek has come to love spending time in Madrid. “I love being at the park because it’s beautiful, but honestly anywhere you go in Madrid is kind of beautiful, so this place is […]
Sabalenka feels at home
A broad smile seems to be a permanent fixture on the face of Aryna, the defending champion. Sabalenka was in a buoyant mood as she turned up at the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open Media Day where dozens of journalists awaited. It is no surprise, Sabalenka arrives in the Spanish capital with a chance of winning […]
Sinner stakes his claim in the Caja Mágica
The best start to the 2024 season belongs to none other than Jannik Sinner. Being the champion of the Australian Open, Rotterdam and Miami means the Italian arrives at the Mutua Madrid Open as the top seed. It is “a pleasure” for the ATP No.2 to be top of the pile, but “nothing changes as […]