AI’s Mutua Madrid Open crystal ball
Here at the Mutua Madrid Open, we’ve been having some interesting conversations with ChatGPT, asking for its favourites for the tournament, getting it to analyse as many factors as possible (draw, current form, recent performances, past edition, etc.). With a touch of humour, of course, the AI chatbot has presented us with its predictions for […]
Vallejo makes history at the Mutua Madrid Open
His win is one of particular significance for Paraguayan tennis. Vallejo has ended a drought of more than 16 winless years for Paraguay in a Masters 1000, the last one being Ramón Delgado’s at Indian Wells in 2010. Moreover, he achieved it with a convincing performance, keeping his head and refusing to give an inch […]
Carreño gets his smile back in the Caja Magica
Pablo Carreño Busta’s roar in the Manolo Santana Stadium was one of relief. The Asturian began his Mutua Madrid Open campaign on Thursday with a thrilling battle that had the crowd in raptures, defeating Hungarian Marton Fucsovics 4-6, 7-6(5), 6-2 after two hours and twenty-nine minutes of play. On one of clay-court tennis’ most iconic […]
Marin Cilic is pumped for ‘battle of generations’ with Joao Fonseca
Joao Fonseca had just turned eight years old when Marin Cilic won the US Open back in 2014, and wasn’t even born yet when the Croatian first turned pro. On Friday in the Mutua Madrid Open second round, the pair will square off in a clash of generations – one that Cilic is very much […]
The future has arrived! Jódar debuts in style in Madrid
Vamos, Rafa! The iconic chant of yesteryear rang out once again in the Caja Magica. Rafael Jódar made his bow on Wednesday in the Manolo Santana Stadium, and he did so with a performance that embodied what the Spanish crowd treasures most; grit, heart and an unrelenting desire for victory. At just 19 years of […]
Bautista Agut says adios to Madrid: “My dream came true”
On the first day of competition at the Mutua Madrid Open a Spanish great said adios. Roberto Bautista Agut received an emotional farewell on Wednesday in the Manolo Santana Stadium, where the crowd supported him on an emotion-packed day. The player from Castellon was competing for the last time on the clay of Madrid, bringing an […]
Djokovic’s ‘reflection’ bursts onto the scene on the Manolo Santana Court
At the Mutua Madrid Open there is always room for an upset. This time around, Dino Prizmic has taken it upon himself to provide it. In his opener, on the Manolo Santana Centre Court, he defeated Matteo Berrettini 6-3, 6-4 to claim one of the biggest scalps of round one. At just 20 years of […]
Alcaraz opens up on Iguales: “When I go to Murcia, I become the child I used to be”
He won’t be competing at the Caja Magica this year, and it shows. Even so, Carlos Alcaraz wanted to be there. He stopped by the tournament, visited his Foundation’s exhibition, and left in his wake a conversation on Iguales, the official Mutua Madrid Open podcast, which provides a good picture of the player he is today; […]
Ruud on Nadal’s advice and being champion
The Caja Magica will always be a special venue for Casper Ruud. Exactly one year ago, the Norwegian lifted the most important trophy of his career at the Mutua Madrid Open, proving his ability to compete for the biggest prizes on the ATP Tour. One of the most respected proponents of clay-court tennis is back […]
Garbiñe Muguruza: “Madrid has everything to compete with Grand Slams”
Garbiñe Muguruza speaks with the serenity of someone whose life has changed completely but is still involved in tennis. Having recently become a mother and the new co-director of the Mutua Madrid Open, she is embarking on a journey that is very different but no less demanding. She now observes the tour from the inside […]
