The Bernabeu is one of the most emblematic venues in the world. It has provided the stage for countless legendary sporting moments and is an eternal icon in the city of Madrid. Now, as of Thursday, it is also an ally par excellence of the Mutua Madrid Open, who have installed a practice court on the pitch in the stadium.<\/p>\n
The court\u2019s inauguration was attended by Florentino P\u00e9rez, the president of Real Madrid; Emilio Butrague\u00f1o, Director of Institutional Relations; Gerard Tsobanian, CEO of the Mutua Madrid Open;\u00a0\u00a0Garbi\u00f1e Muguruza and Feliciano L\u00f3pez, co-directors of the Madrid ATP Masters 1000; Andrea Gaudenzi, President of the ATP. Tennis legends Rafa Nadal, Jannik Sinner, and Iga Swiatek, along with Real Madrid players Jude Bellingham, Thibaut Courtois and Linda Caicedo had some rallies on the clay court on the pitch.<\/p>\n
The court will be available from 23 to 30 April for the stars of the ATP and WTA Tours to enjoy the experience of practising in one of the great temples of world sport. The players will also be able to use the Real Madrid changing rooms.<\/p>\n
The initiative marks an historic step for the tournament, the city of Madrid, and the stadium itself. Bringing a clay court to one of the world\u2019s most iconic venues creates a unique coming together of the traditions of tennis and the universal dimension of a venue that will be transformed as it continues to offer surprising new experiences.<\/p>\n
The Mutua Madrid Open\u2019s arrival at the Bernabeu reaffirms Madrid\u2019s capacity to host innovative initiatives with global reach, bringing together two great symbols of the city. On the one hand, one of the most prestigious tennis tournaments on the international tour, on the other, a legendary venue, whose history transcends football and which has also consolidated itself as a venue for world-class sport and leisure events.<\/p>\n
The Bernabeu has hosted some of the most important matches in international sport, including the final of the 1982 World Cup, the final of the 1964 European Nations\u2019 Cup, four European Cup finals, and the 2018 Copa Libertadores final.<\/p>\n
In the stadium\u2019s recent evolution, one of the standout moments was the hosting of Spain\u2019s first official regular season NFL match, played on 16 November 2025 between the Miami Dolphins and the Washington Commanders. It is through initiatives like this that the Bernabeu demonstrates its capacity to host new sporting, entertainment and gastronomic experiences thanks to its ability to adapt to the standards of the most demanding projects in the world.<\/p>\n
This context further enhances the value of the Mutua Madrid Open\u2019s initiative. The presence of a clay court in the Bernabeu not only meets an operational need for players, who will have a new training space fully integrated into the tournament dynamic, but also projects a powerful image of Madrid as a capital capable of reinventing its major sporting venues and connecting them with one another.<\/p>\n
The Bernabeu is not simply a stadium, it is a symbol, a place associated with great achievements, historic finals and moments that have shaped generations. Incorporating it into the world of the Mutua Madrid Open for that period is to bring tennis to one of the most recognisable and iconic landmarks of world sport and entertainment.<\/p>\n
This initiative will allow players to enjoy a unique experience in the very heart of Madrid, expanding the practice spaces for the event and adding an extraordinary emotional and symbolic component to their participation in the tournament. Practising in such a monumental setting, which is accustomed to hosting historic events, will turn each session into a powerful image for both tennis and the city, rather than just a competitive routine.<\/p>\n
Through this initiative, the Mutua Madrid Open is once again demonstrating its commitment to innovation, its international ambition and its capacity to generate distinctive projects that transcend sport. The installation of this court in the Bernabeu will undoubtedly be one of the iconic images of this year\u2019s event. A clay court in one of the most universal temples of sport.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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