Gaël’s final acrobatic feat in Madrid
Gaël Monfils entered 2026 knowing it would be his final season as a professional, which also means this will be his last time at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Frenchman is set to play his opener against Camilo Ugo Carabelli in a match that may well prove to be an adieu, as it could be his […]
Queen of the tour, queen of Laureus, queen of Madrid
As the wheels start turning at the Mutua Madrid Open, to talk of Aryna Sabalenka is to talk of today’s most dominant player. The world number one arrives in the Caja Magica with some intimidating stats under her belt so far in 2026. Having played 24 matches so far this season, she has picked up […]
The faith of Paula Badosa and a role model for Jéssica Bouzas
Not all tournaments mean the same thing. For Paula Badosa and Jéssica Bouzas, Madrid is clearly much more than just another stop on the calendar. It’s an emotional venue, a tournament that is close to their hearts, and a court that, for different reasons, occupies a special place in their careers. For Paula, with what […]
Mutua Madrid Open presentation: “This tournament has reached heights that once seemed impossible”
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open got underway on Monday in the Caja Magica. While thousands of fans poured into the venue to watch the first qualifying matches, the headquarters of Mutua Madrileña on Paseo de la Castellana was decked out to host the tournament’s official presentation. Ignacio Garralda, president of the Mutua Group, welcomed José […]
Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Sinner and Swiatek among the stars at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026
From 20 April to 3 May, the Mutua Madrid Open will once again welcome the biggest stars of the ATP and WTA tours to the Caja Magica. Defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Casper Ruud will be among an illustrious field that also includes Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Jannik Sinner, Elena Rybakina, Novak Djokovic and Coco […]
Change in the schedule of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open Finals
The organization of the Mutua Madrid Open informs that there has been a change to the schedule of the tournament finals, originally set to take place on May 2 and 3, 2026. The doubles finals will now be played at 14:00, while the singles finals will take place at 17:00. As a result of this […]
Garbiñe Muguruza named co-director of the Mutua Madrid Open
The Mutua Madrid Open made a historic announcement on Thursday with news that strengthens its drive for innovation and underscores its commitment to equality. Garbiñe Muguruza has been named co-director of the tournament, a position she will now share with Feliciano Lopez, thus establishing a shared leadership model that is unique in the world of […]
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 […]
Casper Ruud is a giant
They said he was not a big-match player. They said he crumbles when pressure ramps up. They said he doesn’t have the game to win the big tournaments. The cynics based their theories on the fact that he had lost all five of the big finals he had played, three in Grand Slams and two […]
Who would have thought, that 10-year-old boy…
Sixteen years ago a wide-eyed young Norwegian visited the Caja Magica to enjoy the best tennis in the world. It was 2009, the first year the tournament was held in the Caja Magica, when Roger Federer would win his second Mutua Madrid Open in a final against Rafa Nadal. Seven years later that boy, who […]
