Swiatek explains the change in her game to come back against Keys: "The tactic was.."
The Polish player reveals the differences between the first set and the rest of the match in order to turn the match around against Madison Keys.
The Polish player reveals the differences between the first set and the rest of the match in order to turn the match around against Madison Keys.
Bublik yesterday reopened the debate on whether an underarm serve is seen as just another tactic or considered a lack of respect.
The young Canadian emphasizes the importance of progressing step by step until becoming the big revelation at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.
Spanish offers her first interview as coach of Jasmine Paolini: "I had been told that the women's circuit was a different world, but it's an exaggeration."
The Argentine once again reached the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Zverev, but he ensures that he still doesn't see himself as a favorite and that the match against Mensik will be "extremely tough."
The Italian gave an interview just a few days after returning following his positive test for clostebol and ensures he was close to taking a break before winning his second Australian Open.
The German player continues without knowing victory against the Argentine and says goodbye to the Mutua Madrid Open in the round of 16, but ensures feeling confident for Rome and Roland Garros.
The Serbian had been competing in this tournament continuously since 2007. His withdrawal has come as a bombshell in the tennis world.
The young Canadian emphasizes the importance of progressing step by step until becoming the big revelation at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.
The Italian gave an interview just a few days after returning following his positive test for clostebol and ensures he was close to taking a break before winning his second Australian Open.
Spanish offers her first interview as coach of Jasmine Paolini: "I had been told that the women's circuit was a different world, but it's an exaggeration."
The German player continues without knowing victory against the Argentine and says goodbye to the Mutua Madrid Open in the round of 16, but ensures feeling confident for Rome and Roland Garros.
The Argentine once again reached the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open after defeating Zverev, but he ensures that he still doesn't see himself as a favorite and that the match against Mensik will be "extremely tough."
The Serbian had been competing in this tournament continuously since 2007. His withdrawal has come as a bombshell in the tennis world.
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The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 is reaching its final days, and on this Thursday, May 1st, the Caja Mágica will host the four men's quarter-finals and the two women's semi-finals. The Manolo Santana Court will kick off the day at 13:00 with the match between Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev, followed by the first semifinal between Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. The evening session will start at 20:00 with the match from the winners of the round of 16 between Dimitrov - Diallo and De Minaur - Musetti. Similarly, the last match of the day on the Central Court will feature the winners of the quarter-finals between Sabalenka - Kostyuk and Uchijima-Svitolina. The Arantxa Sánchez Court will also see action. Not before 15:00, Fran Cerúndolo will face Jakub Mensik, followed by the match between Jack Draper and Matteo Arnaldi.
Madrid ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Thursday, May 01, 2025 pic.twitter.com/eVWWLjx8n4
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 30, 2025
While all eyes are on the Mutua Madrid Open, simultaneously other tournaments are taking place such as the WTA 125K in Vic. In fact, some of the players who were eliminated in the first week at the Caja Mágica decided to participate in the Catalan tournament. However, some top seeds like Leylah Fernández, Renata Zarazúa, Lulu Sun, or Kimberly Birrell are absent. As a result, only the third seed, Katerina Siniakova, remains in contention.
Here are the quarterfinals of the WTA 125K Vic:
. A Sasnovich - C Martinez Cirez
. [3] K Siniakova - R Masarova
. G Maristany - D Galfi
. A Bolsova - O Selekhmeteva
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas will be the special guests at the centenary edition of the Huelva tournament. The tournament will take place in July, and both will be present at the Huelva Recreational Tennis Club in case they are eliminated in the early rounds of Wimbledon. The Greek player would face Alejandro Davidovich in the final, while the Spanish player would meet Jessica Bouzas. The event is scheduled for July 12, but everything depends on the participation of these four players in the London Grand Slam.
Very few were counting on them at the start of this Mutua Madrid Open, but quietly and taking advantage of the absences of the favorites, Matteo Arnaldi and Jack Draper are already in the quarterfinals at the Caja Mágica. The Italian defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 7-5 after an hour and 39 minutes. Meanwhile, the Indian Wells champion is starting to feel more comfortable on clay and easily beat Tommy Paul 6-2, 6-2 after an hour and nine minutes. However, one of the two will bid farewell to the Spanish tournament, as they will face each other for a spot in the semifinals.
The scene that took place yesterday at the Futures de Sabadell was surreal, when the Russian player Svyatoslav Gulin insulted the referee by saying, "You, sucker!" He was consequently eliminated, but it seems that it didn't end there. In a subsequent interview with a Russian media, he claimed that after leaving the court, he went after the referee and grabbed him by the neck. Although he expressed regret in the same interview, mentioning that the emotions of the match got the best of him.
It seems like in Italy there was a desire to listen to their favorite athlete. Rai1 offered an exclusive interview with Jannik Sinner, a week before returning to the courts at the Rome Masters 1000. The program led the television ratings in the country, attracting 24.6% of viewers, totaling 4,766,000 viewers. The show ‘Gioco, Partita, Incontro con Sinner’ almost doubled its closest competitor. Jannik gave an interview where he talked about how he has experienced these last three months, revealing that he even considered taking some time off before receiving the sanction.
Coco Gauff seems to have figured out Mirra Andreeva. It's now three victories in three matches for the American. However, in these quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open, the Russian was playing a great first set, reaching 5-4 and 40-15, enjoying two set points, but the American saved them and from there on, Conchita Martinez's protégé collapsed, not winning another point in what remained of the first set and in the second set was a mere shadow of what she usually is. Gauff maintained her level and won the match 7-5, 6-1, to meet the current champion, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinals.
Iga Swiatek really struggled to come back against Madison Keys in the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open, but the Polish player turned it around and defeated the world number five (0-6, 6-3, 6-2). With this win, the title defender advances to the semifinals and surpasses Serena Williams in the percentage of victories against Top 10 players. Swiatek now has a 71% winning rate, while Serena retired with a 70.9%. However, there is still one player above the one from Warsaw, Steffi Graf, who has a 75% winning rate.
71.0 - Since 1990, Iga Swiatek (71.0%, 49-20) has now surpassed Serena Williams (70.9%) for the second-highest win rate against WTA top 10 opponents, now only trailing Steffi Graf (75.0%) - minimum 10 matches. Wow. #MMOPEN @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/O8fHAI4EqS
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) April 30, 2025
This past Tuesday, the tennis world learned about the sanction of Max Purcell. The Australian had accepted an 18-month suspension for exceeding the permissible limit of a multivitamin that he introduced into his body through an intravenous injection. His Australian friends, such as Nick Kyrgios or John Millman, have come to his defense and criticized the system, comparing it to what happened with Jannik Sinner.
"When Sinner receives a three-month suspension for a banned substance, and Max is given six times the penalty he received, it's hard not to think that the system has failed its players," Millman commented in SMH. Kyrgios, on his part, refers to the occurrence as "ridiculous," stating that the system is corrupt.
So honest feelings about how ridiculous Purcell’s ban is? Vitamins? Can we justify this? Or can we just admit now that the whole system is cooked 😂
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) April 30, 2025
Carlos Alcaraz has picked up a tennis racket again after the Conde de Godó final on April 20. Since then, the player from Murcia had not set foot on a tennis court due to his injury in the right adductor and certain discomfort in the left hamstring, which forced him to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. The world number three stated that he would take a few days off to avoid pushing too hard, and on Wednesday, the 30th, he returned to training in Murcia, with both legs bandaged as a precaution. It is worth noting that his main goal is to arrive in the best possible condition at Roland Garros, but he does not rule out playing in Rome if he has positive feelings.
Iga Swiatek was not going to give up so easily. After suffering a 0-6 deficit in the first set against a Madison Keys who was not missing a shot, the Polish player turned the game around in time, fueled by the wounded pride of being the current champion to advance to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open. Swiatek clinched the match 0-6, 6-3, 6-2, in an hour and 45 minutes displaying great tennis after a slow start. The title defender aims to retain her title and secure her first trophy of the year. She is now in the semifinals awaiting either Mirra Andreeva or Coco Gauff.
Casper Ruud seems to have found his tennis game at just the right moment. After a shaky start to the year, not beginning the clay court season in the best possible way and dropping out of the Top 10, the Norwegian has reacted at the Mutua Madrid Open and has achieved the 'goal' he set at the beginning of the tournament: reaching the quarterfinals. He did so by defeating Taylor Fritz, the semifinalist of the previous edition, with a 7-5, 6-4 victory after an hour and 36 minutes of play. The Oslo native will face Daniil Medvedev next Thursday.
The Mutua Madrid Open 2025 is reaching its final days, and on this Thursday, May 1st, the Caja Mágica will host the four men's quarter-finals and the two women's semi-finals. The Manolo Santana Court will kick off the day at 13:00 with the match between Casper Ruud and Daniil Medvedev, followed by the first semifinal between Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatek. The evening session will start at 20:00 with the match from the winners of the round of 16 between Dimitrov - Diallo and De Minaur - Musetti. Similarly, the last match of the day on the Central Court will feature the winners of the quarter-finals between Sabalenka - Kostyuk and Uchijima-Svitolina. The Arantxa Sánchez Court will also see action. Not before 15:00, Fran Cerúndolo will face Jakub Mensik, followed by the match between Jack Draper and Matteo Arnaldi.
Madrid ATP Masters 1000 Order of play - Thursday, May 01, 2025 pic.twitter.com/eVWWLjx8n4
— Tennis Schedules (@SchedulesTennis) April 30, 2025
Very few were counting on them at the start of this Mutua Madrid Open, but quietly and taking advantage of the absences of the favorites, Matteo Arnaldi and Jack Draper are already in the quarterfinals at the Caja Mágica. The Italian defeated Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 7-5 after an hour and 39 minutes. Meanwhile, the Indian Wells champion is starting to feel more comfortable on clay and easily beat Tommy Paul 6-2, 6-2 after an hour and nine minutes. However, one of the two will bid farewell to the Spanish tournament, as they will face each other for a spot in the semifinals.
Coco Gauff seems to have figured out Mirra Andreeva. It's now three victories in three matches for the American. However, in these quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open, the Russian was playing a great first set, reaching 5-4 and 40-15, enjoying two set points, but the American saved them and from there on, Conchita Martinez's protégé collapsed, not winning another point in what remained of the first set and in the second set was a mere shadow of what she usually is. Gauff maintained her level and won the match 7-5, 6-1, to meet the current champion, Iga Swiatek, in the semifinals.
Carlos Alcaraz has picked up a tennis racket again after the Conde de Godó final on April 20. Since then, the player from Murcia had not set foot on a tennis court due to his injury in the right adductor and certain discomfort in the left hamstring, which forced him to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. The world number three stated that he would take a few days off to avoid pushing too hard, and on Wednesday, the 30th, he returned to training in Murcia, with both legs bandaged as a precaution. It is worth noting that his main goal is to arrive in the best possible condition at Roland Garros, but he does not rule out playing in Rome if he has positive feelings.
While all eyes are on the Mutua Madrid Open, simultaneously other tournaments are taking place such as the WTA 125K in Vic. In fact, some of the players who were eliminated in the first week at the Caja Mágica decided to participate in the Catalan tournament. However, some top seeds like Leylah Fernández, Renata Zarazúa, Lulu Sun, or Kimberly Birrell are absent. As a result, only the third seed, Katerina Siniakova, remains in contention.
Here are the quarterfinals of the WTA 125K Vic:
. A Sasnovich - C Martinez Cirez
. [3] K Siniakova - R Masarova
. G Maristany - D Galfi
. A Bolsova - O Selekhmeteva
The scene that took place yesterday at the Futures de Sabadell was surreal, when the Russian player Svyatoslav Gulin insulted the referee by saying, "You, sucker!" He was consequently eliminated, but it seems that it didn't end there. In a subsequent interview with a Russian media, he claimed that after leaving the court, he went after the referee and grabbed him by the neck. Although he expressed regret in the same interview, mentioning that the emotions of the match got the best of him.
Iga Swiatek really struggled to come back against Madison Keys in the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open, but the Polish player turned it around and defeated the world number five (0-6, 6-3, 6-2). With this win, the title defender advances to the semifinals and surpasses Serena Williams in the percentage of victories against Top 10 players. Swiatek now has a 71% winning rate, while Serena retired with a 70.9%. However, there is still one player above the one from Warsaw, Steffi Graf, who has a 75% winning rate.
71.0 - Since 1990, Iga Swiatek (71.0%, 49-20) has now surpassed Serena Williams (70.9%) for the second-highest win rate against WTA top 10 opponents, now only trailing Steffi Graf (75.0%) - minimum 10 matches. Wow. #MMOPEN @MutuaMadridOpen @WTA @WTA_insider pic.twitter.com/O8fHAI4EqS
— OptaAce (@OptaAce) April 30, 2025
Iga Swiatek was not going to give up so easily. After suffering a 0-6 deficit in the first set against a Madison Keys who was not missing a shot, the Polish player turned the game around in time, fueled by the wounded pride of being the current champion to advance to the semifinals of the Mutua Madrid Open. Swiatek clinched the match 0-6, 6-3, 6-2, in an hour and 45 minutes displaying great tennis after a slow start. The title defender aims to retain her title and secure her first trophy of the year. She is now in the semifinals awaiting either Mirra Andreeva or Coco Gauff.
Paula Badosa and Stefanos Tsitsipas will be the special guests at the centenary edition of the Huelva tournament. The tournament will take place in July, and both will be present at the Huelva Recreational Tennis Club in case they are eliminated in the early rounds of Wimbledon. The Greek player would face Alejandro Davidovich in the final, while the Spanish player would meet Jessica Bouzas. The event is scheduled for July 12, but everything depends on the participation of these four players in the London Grand Slam.
It seems like in Italy there was a desire to listen to their favorite athlete. Rai1 offered an exclusive interview with Jannik Sinner, a week before returning to the courts at the Rome Masters 1000. The program led the television ratings in the country, attracting 24.6% of viewers, totaling 4,766,000 viewers. The show ‘Gioco, Partita, Incontro con Sinner’ almost doubled its closest competitor. Jannik gave an interview where he talked about how he has experienced these last three months, revealing that he even considered taking some time off before receiving the sanction.
This past Tuesday, the tennis world learned about the sanction of Max Purcell. The Australian had accepted an 18-month suspension for exceeding the permissible limit of a multivitamin that he introduced into his body through an intravenous injection. His Australian friends, such as Nick Kyrgios or John Millman, have come to his defense and criticized the system, comparing it to what happened with Jannik Sinner.
"When Sinner receives a three-month suspension for a banned substance, and Max is given six times the penalty he received, it's hard not to think that the system has failed its players," Millman commented in SMH. Kyrgios, on his part, refers to the occurrence as "ridiculous," stating that the system is corrupt.
So honest feelings about how ridiculous Purcell’s ban is? Vitamins? Can we justify this? Or can we just admit now that the whole system is cooked 😂
— Nicholas Kyrgios (@NickKyrgios) April 30, 2025
Jannik Sinner granted an interview to RAI1, the Italian public television, and in it, he confessed which moment in his career he has not yet managed to overcome: "There have been some things in the past, for example, the match point against Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2022 that I didn't take advantage of," asserts the number one about a match that haunts him in his dreams, just like Xavi Hernández is haunted by the marking he received from Chico Flores in a Barcelona-Almeria match in 2009. All the greats have a day to forget.
Casper Ruud seems to have found his tennis game at just the right moment. After a shaky start to the year, not beginning the clay court season in the best possible way and dropping out of the Top 10, the Norwegian has reacted at the Mutua Madrid Open and has achieved the 'goal' he set at the beginning of the tournament: reaching the quarterfinals. He did so by defeating Taylor Fritz, the semifinalist of the previous edition, with a 7-5, 6-4 victory after an hour and 36 minutes of play. The Oslo native will face Daniil Medvedev next Thursday.
Intelligent and brave performance to eliminate Zverev, the top favorite, in Madrid: Is Fran already one of the main title contenders?
The Bulgarian offers deep reflections during his appearance before the accredited media at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.
The defeat against Musetti in Madrid once again stirred up the disappointed mental hornet's nest of a Stefanos, without explanation for the state of form he finds himself in.
Alex De Minaur is already resting in the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open. After defeating Shapovalov, the Australian discussed Monday's blackout with the press.
The Pole completed her homework against Shnaider and reached the quarterfinals of Madrid, where she awaits Madison Keys: "These conditions suit both of us".
Intelligent and brave performance to eliminate Zverev, the top favorite, in Madrid: Is Fran already one of the main title contenders?
The defeat against Musetti in Madrid once again stirred up the disappointed mental hornet's nest of a Stefanos, without explanation for the state of form he finds himself in.
The Pole completed her homework against Shnaider and reached the quarterfinals of Madrid, where she awaits Madison Keys: "These conditions suit both of us".
The Bulgarian offers deep reflections during his appearance before the accredited media at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025.
Alex De Minaur is already resting in the fourth round of the Mutua Madrid Open. After defeating Shapovalov, the Australian discussed Monday's blackout with the press.
Key figures discuss whether it is possible to witness examples of consistency and hegemony like those offered by the Big 3, explaining their opinion with arguments.
The complex situation of the national tennis after decades of glory is becoming very evident at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, which represents a before and after for the locals.
We interviewed Davide Sanguinetti, former Italian player and current coach of Elena Rybakina: "Professional sports are ruthless; today I live with a prosthetic leg".
The Argentine showed a lot of confidence before playing against the number one seed and talked about the relationship he maintains with his brother Juan Manuel.
We unveil the intricacies of the experience lived at the Magic Box, having spent hours during the power outage filled with anecdotes.
Key figures discuss whether it is possible to witness examples of consistency and hegemony like those offered by the Big 3, explaining their opinion with arguments.
We interviewed Davide Sanguinetti, former Italian player and current coach of Elena Rybakina: "Professional sports are ruthless; today I live with a prosthetic leg".
We unveil the intricacies of the experience lived at the Magic Box, having spent hours during the power outage filled with anecdotes.
The complex situation of the national tennis after decades of glory is becoming very evident at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025, which represents a before and after for the locals.
The Argentine showed a lot of confidence before playing against the number one seed and talked about the relationship he maintains with his brother Juan Manuel.
We interviewed Juan Manuel Cerúndolo from the Magic Box to talk about his tournament in Madrid, his improvement on the court, and also about his brother Fran.
The world number two survives the abyss in a clash full of emotion until the last point against a great Davidovich.
The Russian played a great match against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo and reflected on how he feels on clay courts and his goals, as well as answering a question about his privacy.
The Russian player points out in a press conference the reason why he is not achieving good results on the circuit.
The man from Malaga stands with Zverev. "The system must change. This is not normal," he commented in the mixed zone today in Madrid.
Without any doubt about the side to choose, Andy Murray chooses between the one-week and the 12-day Masters 1000 tournaments, speaking frankly.
Aware of the situation, Alexander exculpates the chair umpire: "There was a system failure, it's not normal for that to happen".
The Russian will face Yuliia Starodubtseva for a spot in the quarterfinals, but first, she reviewed her current moment.
We interviewed Juan Manuel Cerúndolo from the Magic Box to talk about his tournament in Madrid, his improvement on the court, and also about his brother Fran.
The Russian played a great match against Juan Manuel Cerúndolo and reflected on how he feels on clay courts and his goals, as well as answering a question about his privacy.
The man from Malaga stands with Zverev. "The system must change. This is not normal," he commented in the mixed zone today in Madrid.
Aware of the situation, Alexander exculpates the chair umpire: "There was a system failure, it's not normal for that to happen".
The world number two survives the abyss in a clash full of emotion until the last point against a great Davidovich.
The Russian player points out in a press conference the reason why he is not achieving good results on the circuit.
Without any doubt about the side to choose, Andy Murray chooses between the one-week and the 12-day Masters 1000 tournaments, speaking frankly.
The Russian will face Yuliia Starodubtseva for a spot in the quarterfinals, but first, she reviewed her current moment.
After the conclusion of the second round of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, a total of nine seeded players suffered defeat in their debut in the Spanish capital. The most notable loss was Novak Djokovic's against Matteo Arnaldi (6-3 6-4), while the most spectacular one was Arthur Fils's defeat by Francisco Comesaña (7-6 6-4), with the Argentine coming back from a 1-5 deficit on the scoreboard. The other eliminated seeds were as follows:
The schedule for Saturday, April 26, 2025 at this Mutua Madrid Open 2025 sets the stage for an absolutely stellar opening day of the tournament. Novak Djokovic will make his appearance, returning to the Spanish capital after several years and starting his campaign against Matteo Arnaldi. This will take place in the third slot on the Manolo Santana Court, not before 15:30 in the afternoon. The day's lineup still boasts many equally attractive names: the evening session at the Caja Mágica will feature high-caliber matches, including Iga Swiatek vs Linda Noskova not before 20:00 and, to conclude, a very appealing Joao Fonseca vs Tommy Paul. Quite a lineup.
Being sincere, Matteo Arnaldi expressed himself on the track after securing the victory against Novak Djokovic at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 with a phrase that has resonated among fans: "At first, I simply tried not to shit myself," the Italian confessed to SkySport microphones with a big smile, fully aware of the significant achievement this result represents both in the Spanish tournament and in his career.
Novak Djokovic is back at the Mutua Madrid Open, after his absences in 2022 and 2023. He will be the main focus of attention for this edition following the last-minute withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz and will debut against Matteo Arnaldi next Saturday 26. However, in his last training session with Arthur Fils, he was seen very angry at times and even said: "Fuck sports, tennis, and everything else!"
While it is true that the Serbian has been an example of perseverance and consistency on the circuit for decades, he is not currently at his best. The defeat of Novak Djokovic in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 against Matteo Arnaldi leaves a fact that could mark a turning point. For the first time in the history of the Masters 1000, there will be no players born in the 80s in the Round of 32.
Novak Djokovic already knows who will be his opponent in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025. The Serbian, who has not played in Madrid since 2022, will face Matteo Arnaldi next Saturday, after Arnaldi defeated Borna Coric in a true two-hour and 45-minute 'thriller', advancing to the second round with a victory of 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. This will be the first time Djokovic and the Italian will meet.
Exciting moments were experienced right after the chair umpire confirmed the result and hence the victory of Matteo Arnaldi over Novak Djokovic in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "He is my idol. He has always been. I was happy to be able to play with him because I had never done it before; I had only trained with him once. Playing with him at a time like this was already a victory for me. He's not at his best moment. I went out on the court to try to play my best tennis and win. Right now, I don't even know what to say."
Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to compete in the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, and that has clear consequences for the disposition of the men's draw in the Madrid tournament. Novak Djokovic, his potential opponent in the semifinals, may be considered one of the fortunate ones due to this absence, while players like Jiri Lehecka, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Machac, or Alex de Miñaur are others who could have crossed paths with the Murcian and, therefore, now breathe a sigh of relief to see their path more cleared.
After the conclusion of the second round of the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, a total of nine seeded players suffered defeat in their debut in the Spanish capital. The most notable loss was Novak Djokovic's against Matteo Arnaldi (6-3 6-4), while the most spectacular one was Arthur Fils's defeat by Francisco Comesaña (7-6 6-4), with the Argentine coming back from a 1-5 deficit on the scoreboard. The other eliminated seeds were as follows:
Being sincere, Matteo Arnaldi expressed himself on the track after securing the victory against Novak Djokovic at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 with a phrase that has resonated among fans: "At first, I simply tried not to shit myself," the Italian confessed to SkySport microphones with a big smile, fully aware of the significant achievement this result represents both in the Spanish tournament and in his career.
While it is true that the Serbian has been an example of perseverance and consistency on the circuit for decades, he is not currently at his best. The defeat of Novak Djokovic in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 against Matteo Arnaldi leaves a fact that could mark a turning point. For the first time in the history of the Masters 1000, there will be no players born in the 80s in the Round of 32.
Exciting moments were experienced right after the chair umpire confirmed the result and hence the victory of Matteo Arnaldi over Novak Djokovic in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "He is my idol. He has always been. I was happy to be able to play with him because I had never done it before; I had only trained with him once. Playing with him at a time like this was already a victory for me. He's not at his best moment. I went out on the court to try to play my best tennis and win. Right now, I don't even know what to say."
The schedule for Saturday, April 26, 2025 at this Mutua Madrid Open 2025 sets the stage for an absolutely stellar opening day of the tournament. Novak Djokovic will make his appearance, returning to the Spanish capital after several years and starting his campaign against Matteo Arnaldi. This will take place in the third slot on the Manolo Santana Court, not before 15:30 in the afternoon. The day's lineup still boasts many equally attractive names: the evening session at the Caja Mágica will feature high-caliber matches, including Iga Swiatek vs Linda Noskova not before 20:00 and, to conclude, a very appealing Joao Fonseca vs Tommy Paul. Quite a lineup.
Novak Djokovic is back at the Mutua Madrid Open, after his absences in 2022 and 2023. He will be the main focus of attention for this edition following the last-minute withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz and will debut against Matteo Arnaldi next Saturday 26. However, in his last training session with Arthur Fils, he was seen very angry at times and even said: "Fuck sports, tennis, and everything else!"
Novak Djokovic already knows who will be his opponent in his debut at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025. The Serbian, who has not played in Madrid since 2022, will face Matteo Arnaldi next Saturday, after Arnaldi defeated Borna Coric in a true two-hour and 45-minute 'thriller', advancing to the second round with a victory of 4-6, 6-4, 7-5. This will be the first time Djokovic and the Italian will meet.
Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to compete in the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, and that has clear consequences for the disposition of the men's draw in the Madrid tournament. Novak Djokovic, his potential opponent in the semifinals, may be considered one of the fortunate ones due to this absence, while players like Jiri Lehecka, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Machac, or Alex de Miñaur are others who could have crossed paths with the Murcian and, therefore, now breathe a sigh of relief to see their path more cleared.
Carlos Alcaraz has picked up a tennis racket again after the Conde de Godó final on April 20. Since then, the player from Murcia had not set foot on a tennis court due to his injury in the right adductor and certain discomfort in the left hamstring, which forced him to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. The world number three stated that he would take a few days off to avoid pushing too hard, and on Wednesday, the 30th, he returned to training in Murcia, with both legs bandaged as a precaution. It is worth noting that his main goal is to arrive in the best possible condition at Roland Garros, but he does not rule out playing in Rome if he has positive feelings.
The withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz from the Mutua Madrid Open came as a cold shower to the tournament organizers, who saw the main attraction unable to play at the Caja Mágica after experiencing discomfort in the final of the Conde de Godó. The player from Murcia competed in 10 matches in 12 days, and his body is asking for rest. Addressing the choice of tournaments and matches, Feliciano López, the director of the Madrid tournament, commented in an interview with Partidazo de la COPE: "You have to know where to play, especially for players like Carlitos, who have the opportunity to win the title every week. I'm not saying that playing Barcelona and Monte Carlo was the only reason, but it has an influence," stated the Spaniard.
Jannik Sinner granted an interview to RAI1, the Italian public television, and in it, he confessed which moment in his career he has not yet managed to overcome: "There have been some things in the past, for example, the match point against Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2022 that I didn't take advantage of," asserts the number one about a match that haunts him in his dreams, just like Xavi Hernández is haunted by the marking he received from Chico Flores in a Barcelona-Almeria match in 2009. All the greats have a day to forget.
Carlos Alcaraz has left a huge void in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 draw, but his place must be filled by a player from the qualifying rounds. The lucky loser chosen will be luckier than ever as they will go from losing in the qualifying rounds to starting their journey in the second round of the main draw, facing Gabriel Diallo. It will be the Polish player Kamil Majchrzak who will have that privilege, having lost in the qualifying rounds against the Dane Moller.
Carlos Alcaraz continues to break records for precocity at almost 22 years old, which he will turn this coming May. The Murcian is already the youngest player in history to reach $40 million in prize money from tennis competitions. Currently, only 10 players surpass him in earnings throughout history. From most money received to least, this is the list without figures: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Pete Sampras, Venus Williams, Simona Halep, and Carlos Alcaraz.
Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to compete in the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, and that has clear consequences for the disposition of the men's draw in the Madrid tournament. Novak Djokovic, his potential opponent in the semifinals, may be considered one of the fortunate ones due to this absence, while players like Jiri Lehecka, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Machac, or Alex de Miñaur are others who could have crossed paths with the Murcian and, therefore, now breathe a sigh of relief to see their path more cleared.
Enjoying his forced rest due to injury, Carlos Alcaraz is visiting the south of Spain. After attending the final of the Copa del Rey between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Seville, the player from Murcia has traveled to Jerez de la Frontera to have fun with motorcycles. Both he and Marc Márquez have posted photos on social media in which Carlitos dared to ride the rider's motorcycle.
Carlos Alcaraz has bid farewell to the utopian but mathematically possible chance he had to snatch the world number 1 spot from Jannik Sinner before Roland Garros 2025. The last-minute withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 by the Spaniard ensures that the Italian is guaranteed to arrive at the Parisian Grand Slam at the top of the ATP ranking. This also compels Carlos to compete in Rome, achieve a great result, and hope that Alexander Zverev does not advance far in either Madrid or the Foro Itálico if he wants to enter as the world number 2, thus avoiding Sinner until a hypothetical final.
Carlos Alcaraz has picked up a tennis racket again after the Conde de Godó final on April 20. Since then, the player from Murcia had not set foot on a tennis court due to his injury in the right adductor and certain discomfort in the left hamstring, which forced him to withdraw from the Mutua Madrid Open. The world number three stated that he would take a few days off to avoid pushing too hard, and on Wednesday, the 30th, he returned to training in Murcia, with both legs bandaged as a precaution. It is worth noting that his main goal is to arrive in the best possible condition at Roland Garros, but he does not rule out playing in Rome if he has positive feelings.
Jannik Sinner granted an interview to RAI1, the Italian public television, and in it, he confessed which moment in his career he has not yet managed to overcome: "There have been some things in the past, for example, the match point against Carlos Alcaraz in the US Open 2022 that I didn't take advantage of," asserts the number one about a match that haunts him in his dreams, just like Xavi Hernández is haunted by the marking he received from Chico Flores in a Barcelona-Almeria match in 2009. All the greats have a day to forget.
Carlos Alcaraz continues to break records for precocity at almost 22 years old, which he will turn this coming May. The Murcian is already the youngest player in history to reach $40 million in prize money from tennis competitions. Currently, only 10 players surpass him in earnings throughout history. From most money received to least, this is the list without figures: Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal, Roger Federer, Serena Williams, Andy Murray, Alexander Zverev, Daniil Medvedev, Pete Sampras, Venus Williams, Simona Halep, and Carlos Alcaraz.
Enjoying his forced rest due to injury, Carlos Alcaraz is visiting the south of Spain. After attending the final of the Copa del Rey between Barcelona and Real Madrid in Seville, the player from Murcia has traveled to Jerez de la Frontera to have fun with motorcycles. Both he and Marc Márquez have posted photos on social media in which Carlitos dared to ride the rider's motorcycle.
The withdrawal of Carlos Alcaraz from the Mutua Madrid Open came as a cold shower to the tournament organizers, who saw the main attraction unable to play at the Caja Mágica after experiencing discomfort in the final of the Conde de Godó. The player from Murcia competed in 10 matches in 12 days, and his body is asking for rest. Addressing the choice of tournaments and matches, Feliciano López, the director of the Madrid tournament, commented in an interview with Partidazo de la COPE: "You have to know where to play, especially for players like Carlitos, who have the opportunity to win the title every week. I'm not saying that playing Barcelona and Monte Carlo was the only reason, but it has an influence," stated the Spaniard.
Carlos Alcaraz has left a huge void in the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 draw, but his place must be filled by a player from the qualifying rounds. The lucky loser chosen will be luckier than ever as they will go from losing in the qualifying rounds to starting their journey in the second round of the main draw, facing Gabriel Diallo. It will be the Polish player Kamil Majchrzak who will have that privilege, having lost in the qualifying rounds against the Dane Moller.
Carlos Alcaraz will not be able to compete in the 2025 Mutua Madrid Open, and that has clear consequences for the disposition of the men's draw in the Madrid tournament. Novak Djokovic, his potential opponent in the semifinals, may be considered one of the fortunate ones due to this absence, while players like Jiri Lehecka, Grigor Dimitrov, Tomas Machac, or Alex de Miñaur are others who could have crossed paths with the Murcian and, therefore, now breathe a sigh of relief to see their path more cleared.
Carlos Alcaraz has bid farewell to the utopian but mathematically possible chance he had to snatch the world number 1 spot from Jannik Sinner before Roland Garros 2025. The last-minute withdrawal from the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 by the Spaniard ensures that the Italian is guaranteed to arrive at the Parisian Grand Slam at the top of the ATP ranking. This also compels Carlos to compete in Rome, achieve a great result, and hope that Alexander Zverev does not advance far in either Madrid or the Foro Itálico if he wants to enter as the world number 2, thus avoiding Sinner until a hypothetical final.
Rafael Nadal does not feel the necessary motivation to play tennis, but he is fully enjoying another sport that has always been one of his great passions: golf. In an interview with TheTelegraph, he even confessed that he would like to gather all the Big 4 members in an amateur golf tournament, although the difference in skill level could be a challenge. "On the tennis court, there was no difference in level between us, but in golf, they would have to train hard because I am quite better than them," he joked. As far as is known, Roger Federer is practicing intensively, while there is no evidence of the golf skills of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
Rafael Nadal was one of the main attractions at the Laureus Awards held in Madrid. The Spanish player made one of his first public appearances after his retirement last November. Additionally, he received the Laureus Sporting Icon Award and after the event, he spoke to Eurosport microphones, revealing who he believes is the favorite to win the Mutua Madrid Open: "Well, in the end, if Carlos Alcaraz is in good shape, I think he is always the favorite," stated the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
We still haven't fully gotten used to seeing Andy Murray advising Novak Djokovic, a feeling shared by Rafael Nadal judging by his words in a conversation with TheTelegraph, where he was asked about this matter. "I was surprised that just after retiring, Andy wanted to start a project involving traveling, but I understand that being with Novak is very appealing. I believe that for Djokovic, being advised by one of his great rivals is a great motivator, so I think it's a good combination. Andy is passionate about tennis and has seen this as a great opportunity. I hope things go well for them, I wish it from the heart," said the Spaniard.
Novak Djokovic has shown on numerous occasions that he is a true gentleman towards his rivals, but especially towards Rafael Nadal. The Serbian reiterated this at the end of the Laureus Awards ceremony, where Nadal received the Sport Icon Award. Djokovic did not hesitate to praise his greatest rival: "I always have memories of great matches at the Caja Mágica, especially against Nadal, who has been the greatest rival of my career, but I also recall some semifinals with Alcaraz," stated the Belgrade native, who will be seeking his 100th title at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Rafael Nadal gave an interview to TheTelegraph where he was asked about the doping sanction on Jannik Sinner. His response was clear, standing up for the Italian. "If I'm not mistaken, the ruling basically declares him innocent. It's evident that everything that happened was not good for tennis, but accidents like this occur in life. I believe in Jannik, I am fully convinced that he never intended to cheat or gain an advantage over others with any substance. He is a person of very good moral character. I don't mean to question the ruling with this. There are protocols we need to follow, and if they need to be changed, we have to work towards it. As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed," he concluded.
Despite his retirement last November, Rafael Nadal continues to receive awards and titles for his unique and incomparable career. The latest of all was received in Madrid when he was awarded the Laureus Sports Icon Award and received a thunderous ovation from all the athletes present. The manacorí continues to make history and has become the first athlete to have been awarded in all categories of the Laureus Awards.
Rafael Nadal was the main protagonist of the 2025 Laureus Awards when he received the Sport Icon Award. After the gala, the manacorí was asked if he missed tennis and the professional circuit. The champion of 22 Grand Slams was quite clear: "I don't miss tennis at all, not because I ended tired or in conflict with tennis. Quite the opposite, I finished happy and if I could, I would continue playing because I loved what I did, it thrilled me, and it has been like that my whole life. The thing is, when one realizes they can't continue, they try to close that chapter, and I have closed mine."
Tennis was one of the highlighted sports at the 2025 Laureus Awards gala, which took place in Madrid. The fact that the Mutua Madrid Open starts in two days has favored the presence of multiple tennis players. The standout moments included the reunion of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and the appearance of Stefanos Tsitsipas with Paula Badosa, both dressed in pristine white. Novak Djokovic also made an appearance with his usual style. Casper Ruud, Belinda Bencic, or Caroline Garcia were also seen on the red carpet in Madrid.
Rafael Nadal does not feel the necessary motivation to play tennis, but he is fully enjoying another sport that has always been one of his great passions: golf. In an interview with TheTelegraph, he even confessed that he would like to gather all the Big 4 members in an amateur golf tournament, although the difference in skill level could be a challenge. "On the tennis court, there was no difference in level between us, but in golf, they would have to train hard because I am quite better than them," he joked. As far as is known, Roger Federer is practicing intensively, while there is no evidence of the golf skills of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic.
We still haven't fully gotten used to seeing Andy Murray advising Novak Djokovic, a feeling shared by Rafael Nadal judging by his words in a conversation with TheTelegraph, where he was asked about this matter. "I was surprised that just after retiring, Andy wanted to start a project involving traveling, but I understand that being with Novak is very appealing. I believe that for Djokovic, being advised by one of his great rivals is a great motivator, so I think it's a good combination. Andy is passionate about tennis and has seen this as a great opportunity. I hope things go well for them, I wish it from the heart," said the Spaniard.
Rafael Nadal gave an interview to TheTelegraph where he was asked about the doping sanction on Jannik Sinner. His response was clear, standing up for the Italian. "If I'm not mistaken, the ruling basically declares him innocent. It's evident that everything that happened was not good for tennis, but accidents like this occur in life. I believe in Jannik, I am fully convinced that he never intended to cheat or gain an advantage over others with any substance. He is a person of very good moral character. I don't mean to question the ruling with this. There are protocols we need to follow, and if they need to be changed, we have to work towards it. As far as I'm concerned, the case is closed," he concluded.
Rafael Nadal was the main protagonist of the 2025 Laureus Awards when he received the Sport Icon Award. After the gala, the manacorí was asked if he missed tennis and the professional circuit. The champion of 22 Grand Slams was quite clear: "I don't miss tennis at all, not because I ended tired or in conflict with tennis. Quite the opposite, I finished happy and if I could, I would continue playing because I loved what I did, it thrilled me, and it has been like that my whole life. The thing is, when one realizes they can't continue, they try to close that chapter, and I have closed mine."
Rafael Nadal was one of the main attractions at the Laureus Awards held in Madrid. The Spanish player made one of his first public appearances after his retirement last November. Additionally, he received the Laureus Sporting Icon Award and after the event, he spoke to Eurosport microphones, revealing who he believes is the favorite to win the Mutua Madrid Open: "Well, in the end, if Carlos Alcaraz is in good shape, I think he is always the favorite," stated the 22-time Grand Slam champion.
Novak Djokovic has shown on numerous occasions that he is a true gentleman towards his rivals, but especially towards Rafael Nadal. The Serbian reiterated this at the end of the Laureus Awards ceremony, where Nadal received the Sport Icon Award. Djokovic did not hesitate to praise his greatest rival: "I always have memories of great matches at the Caja Mágica, especially against Nadal, who has been the greatest rival of my career, but I also recall some semifinals with Alcaraz," stated the Belgrade native, who will be seeking his 100th title at the Mutua Madrid Open.
Despite his retirement last November, Rafael Nadal continues to receive awards and titles for his unique and incomparable career. The latest of all was received in Madrid when he was awarded the Laureus Sports Icon Award and received a thunderous ovation from all the athletes present. The manacorí continues to make history and has become the first athlete to have been awarded in all categories of the Laureus Awards.
Tennis was one of the highlighted sports at the 2025 Laureus Awards gala, which took place in Madrid. The fact that the Mutua Madrid Open starts in two days has favored the presence of multiple tennis players. The standout moments included the reunion of Rafa Nadal and Carlos Alcaraz and the appearance of Stefanos Tsitsipas with Paula Badosa, both dressed in pristine white. Novak Djokovic also made an appearance with his usual style. Casper Ruud, Belinda Bencic, or Caroline Garcia were also seen on the red carpet in Madrid.
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The Serbian admits he still has issues in his game after falling at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "My tennis level is still not where I would like it to be."
The Greek overcame a tough test against Struff, but he did not hold back and shared his thoughts on both the two-week Masters 1000 events and how he feels at the Magic Box.
Novak Djokovic causes a major upset at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 by being eliminated in his debut against the great Matteo Arnaldi.
The Italian player does not rule out Novak Djokovic as a candidate for Roland Garros: "Over five sets, it's a different story; for me, he will continue to be one of the favorites".
The Australian reflects on his improvement on clay at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 and addresses interesting aspects of his professional career.
Horacio de la Peña, current coach of Etcheverry, speaks to Punto de Break to discuss this project: "Tommy needs new tools to keep progressing".
The Greek overcame a tough test against Struff, but he did not hold back and shared his thoughts on both the two-week Masters 1000 events and how he feels at the Magic Box.
The Italian player does not rule out Novak Djokovic as a candidate for Roland Garros: "Over five sets, it's a different story; for me, he will continue to be one of the favorites".
The Serbian admits he still has issues in his game after falling at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025: "My tennis level is still not where I would like it to be."
Novak Djokovic causes a major upset at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 by being eliminated in his debut against the great Matteo Arnaldi.
The Australian reflects on his improvement on clay at the Mutua Madrid Open 2025 and addresses interesting aspects of his professional career.