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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
The new ATP Masters 1000 and WTA 1000 tournament formats aren’t the most player-friendly in many ways, which is why quite a few have opposed them. Andy Murray was one of the first players to come out against it, and it happened early on when it was announced. Most players didn’t really publicly comment, but…
Jiri Lehecka commented on the recent moment when Pedro Cachin asked Rafael Nadal for his t-shirt at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Czech player has had significant success in his young career, including a recent victory over Nadal at the Madrid Open, marking a major milestone for him. Lehecka displayed confidence and determination during the…
