Iga Swiatek defeated Sorana Cirstea in both Doha on hard courts earlier this year and now on clay courts at the 2024 Madrid Open. Cirstea has struggled against Swiatek in their matches, often finding it challenging to compete against the world no. 1. Their recent match resulted in a 6-1, 6-1 victory for Swiatek, who…
World No 2 Aryna Sabalenka survived a huge threat in her opening match at the Mutua Madrid Open on Friday, slipping past Magda Linette in a hard-fought battle. Elena Rybakina, Marketa Vondrousova, and Daria Kasatkina also advanced, while Zheng Qinwen, Ekaterina Alexandrova, and Katie Boulter were among 8 seeds to fall in the 2nd round…
Alexander Zverev has showcased outstanding performance at the Madrid Open throughout the years, and Denis Shapovalov will attempt to halt his success this year. Zverev has consistently performed well at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid in previous editions, commencing this year with a solid victory over Borna Coric. Shapovalov also delivered commendable performances…
Mirra Andreeva is back where it all began, in Madrid, a city she calls her “place of power” because of her success. Andreeva’s seismic introduction to life on the women’s tour came full circle when she competed at the Madrid Open last season. After impressing during the Australian Open juniors’ tournament, where she would finish…
Rafael Nadal‘s opening win at the 2024 Madrid Open was as comfortable as they come, but he endured what Spanish media called a “scary” moment in practice. The five-time champion had been a doubt coming to Madrid and had raised concerns about his fitness before the tournament began. But he was at his free-flowing best…
Carlos Alcaraz began his 2024 Madrid Open journey with a remarkable win, despite not feeling completely at ease. Alcaraz had been struggling with an arm issue leading up to the Madrid Open. He had to withdraw from the Monte-Carlo Masters and the Barcelona Open due to injury, causing a lot of pain. His participation in…
Coco Gauff finally secured a major title last year and is now striving to capture another one this year. Winning a major championship is the ultimate aspiration for every tennis player. With only four opportunities each year and 128 players vying for the coveted trophy, achieving this feat is the pinnacle of success in the…
Rafael Nadal is back to playing at the Madrid Open, but he’s not looking to win the event because that’s neither the goal nor the reality. To his credit, Nadal has been brutally honest during his comebacks this year. He consistently downplayed any media narratives because he knew they were overblown, based on his previous…
Ons Jabeur was seen collaborating with Fernando Verdasco at the Madrid Open this year, as her coach, Issam Jellali, was absent in the Spanish capital. The change is temporary as Jellali remains her coach and will continue to be in the upcoming months. However, she sought the assistance of a friend familiar with Madrid. Verdasco,…
Film Director and Tournament Director Rob Stone (middle) produced the new movie The Blue Angels Rob Stone hits new heights flying with The Blue Angels. Film Director, tennis tournament director, avid tennis player and 10sBalls.com accomplished photographer Rob Stone premieres the new film he’s produced The Blue Angels. The Blue Angels opens nation-wide in IMAX…
