Category: Tennis
Mutua Madrid Open Wednesday Schedule and Draws for April 24, 2024
Caroline Wozniacki of Denmark will face Sara Eranni in Madrid on Wednesday. Photo by Robert Prange/Getty Images Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 22-May 5, 2024Prize Money: €7,877,020 Alcaraz Aims to Defend Madrid World No. 1 Novak Djokovic is out and king of clay Rafael Nadal returns in Madrid. Two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz is back aiming…
Swiatek Sets Sights on World No. 1 for 100 Consecutive Weeks
Iga Swiatek has now spent 100 weeks at the top of tennis, and she reflected on that in a short social media post. The Polish player took over as world number one on April 3rd, 2022. Many at that time pointed out that she took over the spot only because Ashleigh Barty retired from tennis,…
Entry List Revealed for the 2024 Morocco Open in Rabat
The 2024 Morocco Open is one of two WTA tournaments held on the African continent and will run from May 19th to 25th in Rabat, the country’s capital. This WTA 250 event will act as the final prep before Roland Garros, especially for those players seeking additional matches and momentum. The Italians have dominated the…
Gauff on Track to Claim World No. 2 Ranking Following Success at Madrid Open
Coco Gauff is currently at a career-high ranking and has a chance to replace Aryna Sabalenka as World No. 2 by the end of the Madrid Open. Gauff and Sabalenka are currently 590 points apart in the official WTA rankings. Sabalenka, as the defending champion, cannot gain points but must defend her 6848 points. Gauff,…
Tennis Players’ Affinity for Casinos: A Closer Look
Tennis Stars Embrace the Casino Lifestyle While tennis stars are celebrated for their skills on the court, many also find themselves drawn to the adrenaline-fueled atmosphere of the casino. From Wimbledon champions to emerging talents, these athletes revel in the allure and excitement of casino gaming during their off-court moments. Whether it’s the thrill of…
Djokovic Eager to Face Nadal Before His Retirement
Novak Djokovic won’t play at the Madrid Open this year, but he’s still hoping to face Rafael Nadal again before the Spaniard retires. The way Nadal’s story unfolded in recent weeks, it seems like 2024 will surely be his last season. There is obviously a chance for things to change, but as things stand now,…
Preview and Predictions for the 2024 Mutua Madrid Open
Getty Images In a significant change dating back to last season, Masters 1000 tournaments in Madrid and Rome are now two-week events instead of one and the draw sizes have increased to 96 (the 32 seeds get byes in a bracket of 128). Yes, that means they are on par with Indian Wells and Miami….
Novak Djokovic Secures Fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Honor
Even when he’s not holding his Head racquet in his head, Novak Djokovic is a major champion. The Serbian superstar shined at the Laureus World Sports Award in Madrid on Monday night. Grand Slam king Djokovic earned his fifth Laureus World Sportsman of the Year Award, equaling rival Roger Federer for most in the 25-year-history…
Kenin’s Losing Streak Continues as She Suffers Another Defeat in Madrid, Extending to 9 Matches
Sofia Kenin has been struggling in her tennis performance recently, as evidenced by her ninth consecutive loss at the 2024 Madrid Open. Kenin demonstrated strong play prior to the start of the 2024 season by winning the World Tennis League in Abu Dhabi. However, her form took a downturn early in the year despite initial…
Madrid Masters Preview: Nadal to Face Blanch – Analysis and Prediction
When Rafael Nadal takes the court for his first-round match at the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday, he will be facing a player 21 years younger than him – 16-year-old American Darwin Blanch. Blanch, an IMG client, received a main-draw wild card for this Masters 1000 tournament. This is not the first time he has…