Sakkari tips her hat to Antetokounmpo as she storms into Madrid second round
By Reem Abulleil Maria Sakkari has always been open about the mental challenges tennis players have to deal with on a weekly basis on tour. In a sport like tennis, all players aim for victories but somehow must prepare themselves to lose almost every week, considering there is only one eventual champion in the entire […]
A win that counts double
In Madrid, Dominic Thiem is searching for the spark he needs to take him back to the top. The Austrian player is looking to rediscover the kind of form that took him to the US Open title in 2021 and the final in the Caja Mágica in 2017 and 2018, when he lost out to […]
Sherif proud to fly flag for Egypt and Arab world
By Reem Abulleil Tunisian Ons Jabeur unfortunately had to miss out on the opportunity to defend her Mutua Madrid Open title due to a calf injury but in her absence, Egyptian Mayar Sherif is proud to be representing the Arab and North African region at the Caja Magica this fortnight. The highest-ranked Egyptian woman in […]
Medvedev: «My goal is to find my A-game»
A run of 19 straight wins and the title at the Miami Open this year have confirmed Daniil Medvedev as something of a hard-court specialist. However, the 2021 US Open champion is bidding to better himself on clay and the Mutua Madrid Open will present him with a perfect opportunity to do so. Medvedev reached […]
Burillo’s love affair with the Caja Mágica lives on
Three out of three; from qualies to the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open. Irene Burillo picked up one of the biggest wins of her career on Wednesday in the Caja Mágica. The Spaniard came back to beat Estonian player Kaia Kanepi (6-7[5], 6-2, 6-4). The two and a half hours of battle on […]
Swiatek keen to solve Madrid puzzle
With such a distinguished list of accomplishments so early in her career, it’s easy to forget that Iga Swiatek is still just 21. The three-time Grand Slam champion is into her 56th consecutive week as the world No.1 and has enjoyed a fast ascent ever since she exploded onto the scene by winning the 2020 Roland-Garros […]
Masarova’s dream comes true in Madrid
Rebeka Masarova is unable to wipe the grin from her face, like a child on Christmas morning. She has realised a dream. It will be some time before she forgets April 26, 2023, the day she made her Mutua Madrid Open debut on the Manolo Santana centre court and came out victorious. We spoke to […]
Five players chasing a first Masters 1000 trophy
The fourth Masters 1000 tournament of the season is upon us and the battle for top honours will no doubt be fierce at the Caja Magica this fortnight. Here are five players seeking a maiden Masters 1000 crown at this year’s Mutua Madrid Open. Casper Ruud He is a Roland-Garros and US Open finalist, was […]
Pegula: Madrid final was a big step for me
The first memory that springs to Jessica Pegula’s mind from her breakthrough run to the Mutua Madrid Open final last year was a moment at the very start of her tournament. The American was facing Camila Giorgi in her opening round and found herself staring down a match point late in the third set. Pegula […]
Red Bull Bassline lights up Madrid
Red Bull Bassline shook up the Caja Mágica with a barnstorming show to the kick off the 2023 Mutua Madrid Open. An Arantxa Sánchez Vicario Stadium packed to the rafters hosted one of the most-hotly anticipated events in the Spanish capital, where sport and entertainment came together to produce an unforgettable evening. A number of […]