Category: Tennis
Sinner forced to withdraw from Madrid Masters ahead of Rome and Roland Garros tournaments
Getty Images Jannik Sinner was forced to withdraw from his quarterfinal match in the Mutua Madrid Open against Felix Auger-Alissime due to a right-hip injury that had been bothering him throughout the tournament. “Very sad to have to withdraw from my next match here in Madrid,” Sinner shared on Instagram. “My hip has been bothering…
Alcaraz Reflects on Positive Aspects of Surprising Madrid Open Quarter-Final Run Despite Early Exit
Carlos Alcaraz reached the quarter-final stage at the 2024 Madrid Open and was satisfied with his performance. Despite being a favorite, especially after winning the ATP Masters 1000 event in Madrid for two consecutive years, Alcaraz did not clinch the title this time. However, considering that this was his first clay event of the European…
Preview and Prediction: Lehecka vs. Auger-Aliassime in Madrid
Getty Images The entire semifinal lineup at the Mutua Madrid Open is surprising–the most shocking part being a matchup between Jiri Lehecka and Felix Auger-Aliassime. It’s safe to say that both players have been living right in Madrid. Auger-Aliassime benefited from a very favorable draw in the early rounds, beating Yoshihito Nishioka and clay-court novice…
Sabalenka stages remarkable comeback to defeat Rybakina in a thrilling Madrid Open match
Aryna Sabalenka completed an incredible comeback to beat Elena Rybakina in the semi-final of the 2024 Madrid Open. There weren’t many other semi-final matches that fans in Madrid could see that would be more interesting than the one that fans in the Spanish capital got to see between the world no. 2 and 4. If…
The Key to Swiatek’s Dominance: Her Secret Weapon
By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 2, 2024 Iga Swiatek owns enough weapons to fill her Tecnifibre racquet bag. World No. 1 Swiatek is one of the sport’s speediest players, possesses a hellacious topspin forehand, flat backhand and varied serve. More: Brave Rybakina Saves Match Points, Into Madrid SF The top-seeded Swiatek’s most underrated weapon?…
Medvedev Forced to Retire Due to Injury, Lehecka Advances to Madrid Semifinals
Daniil Medvedev retired from today’s Madrid quarterfinals after dropping the first set, 6-4, to Jiri Lehecka. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Daniil Medvedev was playing for a maiden Madrid semifinal and a return to the world No. 3 ranking. The third-seeded Medvedev hobbled out of Madrid with an apparent groin or hip injury. After Jiri Lehecka…
Summary: Madrid Open Day 9 Recap – 2024
An already horrific day for ticket buyers got a lot worse on Thursday evening as Daniil Medvedev was forced to retire from his match against Jiri Lehecka with a groin injury. Thursday’s quarter-final lineup had already been chopped in half with the withdrawal of Jannik Sinner due to a hip problem, meaning fans had just…
Alcaraz Uses Towel to Hide Emotions After Defeat in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz was visibly emotional as he surrendered his 14-match undefeated streak at the Madrid Open in the quarterfinal stage. The young Spaniard met his match in the last-eight clash when Russian Andrey Rublev played some of his best tennis to silence the Caja Magica. After dropping the first set 4-6, Rublev was almost flawless…
The McEnroe Brothers Raise $300,000 for the JMTP at Comedy-Night Fundraiser
By Tennis Now | Tennis_Now | Thursday, May 2, 2024 Laughter is the best medicine—and a key ally to the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. Hall of Famer John McEnroe and brother Patrick McEnroe joined forces with New York City’s top comedians to raise more than $300,000 at the Johnny Mac Tennis Project’s (JMTP) sold-out 6th…
The McEnroe Brothers Successfully Raise $300,000 at JMTP Comedy Night Fundraiser
John and Patrick McEnroe joined forces with New York City’s top comedians to raise $300,000 for the JMTP. Photo credit all phots: Stephen Mayo Photography Laughter is the best medicine—and a key ally to the Johnny Mac Tennis Project. Hall of Famer John McEnroe and brother Patrick McEnroe joined forces with New York City’s top…