Alcaraz earns a place at the table with Madrid’s best
From Carlitos to Carlos. Or Charlie, as he is known affectionately by his team. When Alcaraz turned 20 on Friday, he was asked in a press conference whether he felt like an adult or still feels like a boy. “I’d like to be a teenager a little longer, you know, for the stats”, joked the […]
Things we learned from the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open
A fortnight of fantastic tennis has come to a close at the Caja Magica, where champions stamped their authority, up-and-comers exploded onto the scene, and second chances were utilised to the fullest. Here’s what we learned from the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open. The Carlos Alcaraz train showing no signs of slowing down He’s picked up […]
First time’s a charm for Azarenka and Haddad Maia
First-time pairing Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia snapped Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula’s nine-match winning streak to secure the Mutua Madrid Open doubles title on Sunday. Doubles world No.3 and No.4 Pegula and Gauff entered the final carrying a 19-3 win-loss record together for the season and searching for their third doubles trophy of […]
Sabalenka eager for more No.1 v No.2 battles with Swiatek
Aryna Sabalenka has described her first clay-court victory over Iga Swiatek as “unbelievable” and is excited about the No.2 v No.1 rivalry she is building with the Polish star. Sabalenka lost to the top-seeded Swiatek in the Stuttgart final on indoor clay two weeks ago but got her sweet revenge in Madrid on Saturday to […]
Alcaraz and Struff: two sides of one coin in the final
Sunday’s final will be more contrasting than any before it, not only of the history of the Mutua Madrid Open, but of the entire Masters 1000 series. On one side of the net will be the defending champion and hot favourite for the title. He will square off against a lucky loser who has taken […]
Sabalenka joins the multiple champions in Madrid
The select group of players who have claimed the Mutua Madrid Open title on more than one occasion now has a new member in Aryna Sabalenka. The two-time champion of the WTA 1000 in the Spanish capital has added her name to those of Petra Kvitova (3), Serena Williams (2) and Simona Halep (2). As […]
Sabalenka conquers Swiatek for second Madrid triumph
Aryna Sabalenka’s birthday wish has come true as the world No.2 secured a second Mutua Madrid Open title with an impressive 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 victory over world No.1 Iga Swiatek on Saturday. A day after turning 25, Sabalenka produced a ferocious performance to avenge the defeat she suffered to Swiatek in the Stuttgart final just […]
Five secrets for a Madrid underdog
Who could have imagined that Jan-Lennard Struff would reach the Mutua Madrid Open final? His ranking meant he had to earn a place in the main draw through qualifying, where he was not one of the favourites this year. The German fell at the final hurdle in qualies but, thanks to a last minute withdrawal, […]
Struff struts his stuff
Jan-Lennard Struff had to wait ten days to get his own back on Aslan Karatsev at the Mutua Madrid Open and his victory today has earned him a place in the grand finale against Carlos Alcaraz on Sunday. The German mounted a comeback in Friday’s night session in the Manolo Santana Stadium for a 4-6, […]
Finalists Swiatek, Sabalenka get ready for Super Saturday at Caja Magica
The toughest thing to deal with in tennis can somehow also be the best thing about it. Most players have to learn how to handle losing every single week, with only one person walking away with the champion’s trophy each Sunday. But every Monday, a new tournament begins and with it comes another opportunity to […]