10 things we learned from the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open
1. Kostyuk, Andreeva send out pre-RG warnings They both have posted a tour-leading 12 wins so far this season on clay, they’ve clinched silverware on the red dirt, and have firmly established themselves among the favourites for Roland-Garros – Marta Kostyuk and Mirra Andreeva certainly had a Madrid to remember. Kostyuk is a perfect 12-0 […]
Stat attack: 2026 Mutua Madrid Open by numbers
The 2026 Mutua Madrid Open served up some interesting statistics, with a host of players hitting new milestones, setting records, and etching their names in the history books. Here’s a look at some of those standout facts and figures from the fortnight gone by at the Caja Magica. 1 – Jannik Sinner is the first […]
The 1000 virtues of Jannik Sinner: “There is a lot of work behind this victory”
Who would have guessed he is Italian? He is calm, composed, has ice coursing through his veins, and none of the Latin fire that typically characterises the Mediterranean nations. His name is Jannik Sinner, and he is undoubtedly the dominant force in the world of tennis in 2026. He has also claimed all four ATP […]
Zverev, optimistic about the future: “I have to find a solution against Sinner”
Alexander Zverev is now in no doubt. Jannik Sinner is currently the most dominant player in tennis. The Italian has now claimed five consecutive Masters 1000 titles, and Rome, the only tournament in the category he is yet to conquer, is just around the corner. Can anyone stop Sinner? It was the question on everybody’s […]
Jannik Sinner adds his name to a list of legends
Jannik Sinner had a score to settle with the Mutua Madrid Open, and boy, did he settle it. The Italian always used to tip-toe his way around the Caja Magica – six wins from his first three appearances – despite the fact that the conditions in the Spanish capital would appear to be a perfect […]
3, 5, 8, 12, 22, 25: the big numbers in the grand finale between Sinner and Zverev
The Caja Magica is all set for its final duel. Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev square off on Sunday for the Mutua Madrid Open title in a match between the two best players in the draw. It is the dream conclusion, the best possible clash for the title. Who’s the favourite? Who leads their head-to-head? […]
Heliovaara/Patten, kings of the Caja Magica
Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten claimed the men’s doubles title on Saturday at the Mutua Madrid Open, beating Guido Andreozzi and Manuel Guinard 6-3, 3-6, 10-7 in a thrilling final. On a rainy day in the Spanish capital, Fin and Briton held firm under the roof of the Manolo Santana Stadium to consolidate themselves as […]
Sinner vs. Zverev: clash of the favourites in Madrid
Alexander Zverev and Jannik Sinner will square off on Sunday in the Mutua Madrid Open singles final, where they will have an opportunity to stamp their authority in the heart of the European clay swing. The German two-time champion will be bidding for one of his most emblematic triumphs, while Italy’s world No. 1 could […]
David Rodríguez Caballero: “The Mutua Madrid Open lets me dream and turn a trophy into a work of art”
Jannik Sinner, Alexander Zverev, Mirra Andreeva and Marta Kostyuk are the names bidding this weekend to lift Aphorme, the new Mutua Madrid Open trophy. Created by David Rodríguez Caballero, the piece is inspired by the serve, the origin of the point and the movement of the body in competition. At his home, in his studio, […]
Zverev vs. Sinner, Madrid has its dream final
Alexander Zverev and Madrid, what a combo. The German will play his fourth Mutua Madrid Open final on Sunday after ending the road for Alexander Blockx, the surprise package this week in the Caja Magica. Zverev defeated the Belgian 6-2, 7-5 on Friday to book a date with Jannik Sinner in the grand finale. It […]
