Qinwen rediscovers her inner fire, just in time for Rybakina clash
Zheng Qinwen looked like she was in serious trouble on Friday on Manolo Santana Stadium. After winning the opening game of her second-round clash with Sofia Kenin, the Chinese Olympic gold medallist lost the next seven consecutive games. Playing just her fourth tournament of the season as she resumes her comeback from an elbow injury […]
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 […]
We already have our first two ‘finalists’ at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open
The tennis has only just got underway at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, and already two ‘finalists’ have been confirmed. They do not wield a racket or appear in the draw, but Miguel and Óscar García have already secured their place at the tournament’s big weekend. The two friends were the first to enter the […]
The WTA stars discover their draw in Madrid
The stars of the WTA Tour discovered their fates this Sunday at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open. In a draw held in the Caja Magica, with guest Carlota Martínez Cirez and tournament director Garbiñe Muguruza helping to pull out the numbers, the world’s best female players were given a glimpse of the enormous challenge facing […]
The ball is rolling at the Mutua Madrid Open
The 23rd edition of the Mutua Madrid Open is underway. The tournament kicked off on Monday with the men’s and women’s qualifiers. From the get-go the Caja Magica was packed with fans who turned out in numbers to get the tournament off to a flying start. On the court the level of tennis was impressive across […]
Alcaraz, Sabalenka, Djokovic And Swiatek head the line-up for the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open
The best tennis players in the world will be strutting their stuff at the Mutua Madrid Open once again this year in an edition that will include former champions of the Caja Magica such as Carlos Alcaraz, Aryna Sabalenka, Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek. The 21-year-old Spaniard will again be one of the biggest draws […]
Sara Sorribes and Cristina Bucsa make history in the Caja Mágica
Tournament history. Sara Sorribes and Cristina Bucsa claimed the title to become the first Spanish women’s duo to win the Mutua Madrid Open. It has been fifteen years in the making, but Spain’s day to celebrate its home champions has finally arrived. In the end, it was third time lucky. In 2014 and 2015, Carla […]
Iga Świątek takes inspiration from Rafa Nadal
3 hours and 11 minutes of battle to claim the Madrid crown for the first time. Iga Swiatek decided that if she was going to open her account in the Spanish capital, she may as well do it in style. No sooner had she sat down in her post match press conference than the Pole […]
Swiatek dethrones Sabalenka in Madrid
She saved three match and championship points, and ended up on her back on the clay of the Manolo Santana Stadium. The tension of over three hours of relentless battle was finally released as tears rolled down her cheeks. One year on, Iga Swiatek has had her revenge on Aryna Sabalenka in a Mutua Madrid […]
