In the spotlight
The Mutua Madrid Open is all set to become the epicentre of world tennis once again. Established as one of the biggest international sporting events, the tournament attracts the best players in the world to the courts of the Caja Mágica in an event that keeps growing year after year. With over two decades of […]
Halep, Wozniacki, Nishikori and Landaluce, the first Mutua Madrid Open Wildcards
The Mutua Madrid Open announced on Thursday the names of the first four invitees to the WTA and ATP main draws: Simona Halep, Caroline Wozniacki, Kei Nishikori and Martín Landaluce. The WTA 1000 category tournament, having issued these two wildcards, will now have in its draw two players who know what it is to be […]
Nadal, Sabalenka, Alcaraz, Swiatek, Djokovic and Gauff among the stars at the Mutua Madrid Open
From 22 April to 5 May, the Mutua Madrid Open will once again welcome the best tennis players in the world. Rafael Nadal, Aryna Sabalenka, Carlos Alcaraz, Iga Swiatek, Novak Djokovic and Coco Gauff are just some of the names signed up to thrill the fans in the Caja Mágica. On Tuesday 26 March, the […]
Alcaraz: «Madrid is everything to me»
The story of Carlos Alcaraz and the Mutua Madrid Open is something of a romance. From visiting the Caja Mágica aged six to watch his first matches on the professional tour, to winning the Under-12 event and then inscribing his name on the trophy alongside those of Rafa Nadal, Roger Federer and Novak Djokovic. “To […]
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 […]
Alcaraz reclaims his throne in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz has extended his legacy at the Mutua Madrid Open. The Murcia native claimed his second consecutive title in the Caja Mágica, defeating German player Jan-Lennard Struff 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 to establish himself as the new king of the Spanish capital. Under the watchful eye of Juan Carlos Ferrero, the world No. 2 claimed […]
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 […]
Khachanov and Rublev crowned in Madrid
Saturday was a day of two coronations. While London was witnessing that of Charles III, the Spanish capital was in search of the doubles kings at the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open. Rain affected proceedings in England, but the Manolo Santana Stadium was bathed in sun, and the championship match did not disappoint. Matthew Ebden and […]
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, […]