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 […]
Things to know about Alcaraz ahead of the Madrid final
Into the final at the Mutua Madrid Open for a second straight year, Carlos Alcaraz is one step away from defending his title at the Caja Magica. Carrying a 10-match winning streak into the final – both for the season and in Madrid – Alcaraz is keen to put on a show once again for […]
Swiatek confirms a dream final in Madrid
For any tournament, having the number one and two in the world clashing for the title is a dream conclusion. At the Mutua Madrid Open, the stars have not aligned in this way since 2013, when the American Serena Williams (1) took on Maria Sharapova (2). This time around, it will be Iga Swiatek and […]
From qualies to one step from the final
Who would have thought, when they squared off in the last round of qualifying ten days ago, that they would meet again to play for a place in the grand finale of the Mutua Madrid Open? Jan-Lennard Struff and Aslan Karatsev’s script at this year’s tournament is of Hollywood proportions. Thursday was a day of […]
Bopanna bids for a brace
A doubles double. Both semi-finals in the Mutua Madrid Open doubles took place today, meaning Saturday’s final is now set: Matthew Ebden and Rohan Bopanna will cross swords with Karen Khachanov and Andrey Rublev for the trophy. Of the eight players in the penultimate round of the tournament, only two have tasted glory in Madrid: […]
Sabalenka’s birthday wish: A second trophy in Madrid
Aryna Sabalenka is hoping for a double celebration this weekend as she looks to mark her 25th birthday on Friday with a second Madrid title triumph. Sabalenka, a champion in the Spanish capital in 2021, continues to be a force to be reckoned with on tour this season as she stormed into her fifth final of […]
Karatsev powers into maiden Masters 1000 semi
We’ve seen this happen before! In 2021, Aslan Karatsev, ranked outside the top 100, qualified for the Australian Open and made it all the way to the semi-finals – on his Grand Slam main draw debut no less. This fortnight at the Mutua Madrid Open, Karatsev is back doing what he does best – unleashing […]
