Nadal grants another wish in Madrid
The vociferous welcome from a packed Manolo Santana Stadium proved to be the prelude to a special afternoon. With a standing ovation that was fitting for the magnitude of his legacy, the Mutua Madrid Open’s centre court handed Rafael Nadal one of the most potent weapons available: a huge demonstration of affection. With the roof […]
Nadal gives Alcaraz the nod for the Olympics
The Balearic Islander spoke of his excitement of competing at Paris 2024 with the Murcia native Who wouldn’t want to see Rafael Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz form a team at the Olympic Games? The response from tennis lovers around the world would surely be unanimous; they would love it. The Spaniards, even more so. The […]
“We’re back, Madrid!”
“We’re back, Madrid!” read the message Carlos Alcaraz scrawled on the camera straight after winning his first-round match. He came through his first match since losing to Grigor Dimitrov in Miami with a resounding 6-2, 6-1. In his post-match press conference, there was a good deal of interest about how the Murcia native was feeling […]
Rybakina passes opening test to book Sherif showdown
Elena Rybakina prefers to play on faster surfaces, but judging by her results so far this season, it’s obvious that irrespective of her locale, the odds of her making it to finals weekend are always pretty high. The world No.4 has reached at least the quarter-finals in seven of the eight tournaments she has contested […]
Alcaraz hits the ground running in Madrid
Champions have a unique ability to step fearlessly into unknown territory and Carlos Alcaraz has an opportunity to do just that in Madrid. On Friday, the Spaniard began his campaign in the Caja Mágica, where he is vying to become the first player to win three consecutive Mutua Madrid Open titles. At just 20 years […]
Jabeur battles past Schmiedlova, with a little help from a special local
Ons Jabeur’s connection with Madrid runs deep. Not only is the city the site of her greatest triumph so far – she lifted the trophy at the Caja Magica in 2022 – it’s also home to her favourite football team, Real Madrid. “Obviously I love Madrid so much, my favourite football team is from here […]
Nadal: “Saturday is a chance to test myself”
Nadal’s first step at the Mutua Madrid Open was little more than a warm-up. The Spaniard only needed one hour to cruise past the young Darwin Blanch, giving himself the opportunity to enjoy another match in the Spanish capital. Without having had to push his body too hard, the Balearic Islander was in a pragmatic […]
Nadal earns another date with Madrid
Rafael Nadal once again felt the warmth of the Manolo Santana Stadium as he embarked on his final career appearance at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Balearic Islander began to write the 20th chapter of a legendary sporting story in the Spanish capital, motivated by the emotions that the tournament has inspired in him since he […]
Richard Gasquet, a thousand reasons to be happy
Richard Gasquet’s legacy grew significantly today. The Frenchman played his 1000th ATP Tour match, making him the fourth active player to reach four figures. He joins an elite club of pros, which includes only Novak Djokovic (1,315), Rafael Nadal (1,291) and Fernando Verdasco (1,006). Such feats are not celebrated every week: “I’m very proud to […]
Sara Sorribes and the Caja Mágica: a special connection
It’s undeniable, Sara Sorribes has a special connection with the Mutua Madrid Open. Her magical game is the perfect match for the enthusiasm of the fans of Madrid. They need one another, they make each other greater, and they enjoy themselves more when they are together. You only have to see how the Spaniard celebrated […]