Getty Images Andrey Rublev and Taylor Fritz have already faced each other twice in the semifinals of Masters 1000 events heading into their Friday showdown at the Mutua Madrid Open. Fritz got the job done 7-5, 6-4 in the 2022 Indian Wells final four before Rublev prevailed 5-7, 6-3, 6-1 last year in Monte-Carlo. Overall,…
As incredible as it might sound, Rafael Nadal played his final Madrid Open, and he received an emotional tribute after his final match. Everything in the Spanish capital was centered around this year’s Madrid Open, possibly being the last time Nadal will play here. He said it out loud; he said that it was the…
Andrey Rublev displayed remarkable composure during his impressive victory over Carlos Alcaraz at the 2024 Madrid Open, a departure from his usual demeanor. Defeating Alcaraz at the Madrid Open is no easy feat, especially with the crowd rallying behind him. Alcaraz began the match strongly against Rublev, securing the opening set with precise play. It…
Rafael Nadal was all business this week at the 2024 Madrid Open, and while that’s not unusual, some expected more emotions from the Spaniard, considering that it was his final time playing there. The Madrid Open likely isn’t Nadal’s favorite event when it comes to results, but he’s had some great success there. The Spaniard…
By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday May 1, 2024 Taylor Fritz is the last American man standing at Madrid – and the first American man to reach the semifinals in the Spanish capital since 2005 – thanks to his 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 victory over Francisco Cerundolo to close out Wednesday’s night session at the…
Madison Keys faces world No. 1 Iga Swiatek in Madrid on Thursday. Photo credit: Robert Prange/Getty 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 to…
Jannik Sinner withdrew from the 2024 Madrid Open quarter-final showdown against Felix Auger-Aliassime, and he explained why. The Italian was cruising through the draw in line with his top-seed status but, unfortunately, experienced hip pain against Pavel Kotov. Finishing that match in two sets was ideal at that time because he didn’t know what was…
Baskonia-Real Madrid 98-102 Real Madrid dominated down low during the game, scoring 58% of its points in the paint compared to Baskonia’s 38%. Real Madrid looked well organized offensively, handing out 28 assists. The best player for the winners was French Guerschon Yabusele (6’8”-F-1995) who scored 23 points and 7 rebounds. Cape Verdean Spanish center…
Top-seeded Jannik Sinner withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open today. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis A nagging hip issue prompted Jannik Sinner to pull out of Madrid. The top-seeded Sinner withdrew from the Mutua Madrid Open today. “Very sad to have to withdraw from my next match here in Madrid,” Sinner posted on social media. “My…
Jannik Sinner has been struggling with an injury during the 2024 Madrid Open, and it has forced him to withdraw from the tournament. The young Italian entered the draw of the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in the Spanish capital for the first time as the top seed, and while his debut as the top-seeded player…
