This will be the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, with a wide range of title contenders

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The most important tournament held in Spain is here, amidst a cloud of controversy and unease. The Mutua Madrid Open 2026 promises strong emotions, but it has also already generated a sense of sadness and despair among fans after the absences of Djokovic and Alcaraz were announced. We review details such as schedule, timings, prize money, and title contenders.

Highlighted in red on the ATP calendar of all tennis lovers in Spain for the opportunity to see the best in the world at a very special tournament. That is what the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 represents, and for this reason, the absence for the second consecutive year of Carlos Alcaraz triggers a mix of negative emotions difficult to contain. With Djokovic's absence also confirmed and the doubt surrounding Jannik Sinner, the title fight presents an exciting outlook due to its unpredictability and openness, with numerous incentives to enjoy.

Here are the details to consider at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026

Schedule and Timings

From April 22 to May 3 (April 21 for the women's draw), the Caja Mágica will host the best tennis players in the world competing for glory in the fourth Masters 1000 tournament of the season for men. There will be a draw of 96 players spread over 128 spots, resulting in 32 seeds exempt from playing the first round. They will start in the second round on Friday the 24th or Saturday 25th, with two days dedicated to each round.

The rhythm of the women's tournament will be the same, but it will be ahead of the men's because the women start one day earlier, on Tuesday, April 21. Each day will start at 11:00 a.m., and from Friday, April 24, to Friday, May 1, there will be evening sessions at the Manolo Santana Stadium starting at 8:00 p.m. with an ATP and a WTA match, and from 7:00 p.m. at the Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario court. All quarterfinals in each draw will be played on the same day, with the women's quarterfinals on Monday, April 27, and the men's on Tuesday, April 28.

Draws and When the Favorites Play

The peculiar circumstance is that the draw for the women's Mutua Madrid Open 2026 will take place this Sunday, April 19, starting at 6:00 p.m., taking into account the current WTA ranking this week to establish the 32 seeds for the tournament. In contrast, the men's tournament draw will be held on Monday, April 20, at 11:00 a.m., based on the rankings following this week's results.

Therefore, we will review in a subsequent article what matches could occur, but it is clear that all ATP tournament seeds will start their journey either on Friday the 24th or Saturday the 25th, while when it comes to the best female players in the world, like Aryna Sabalenka or Iga Swiatek, their debut can be seen between Thursday the 23rd and Friday the 24th. 

Prize Money Distribution and Points for ATP and WTA Rankings

The Mutua Madrid Open 2026 is a prolific event in terms of cash prizes, increasing the money distributed in each round by over 2%. The total amount for both the men's and women's draws, with prize equity between genders, is 8,235,540€. It is worth reviewing the round-by-round distribution, as well as the points for the official rankings.

 Who Are the Favorites for the Title

The absences of Alcaraz, Djokovic, and possibly Sinner significantly widen the range of candidates to reign at the Caja Mágica. It will be necessary to consider the defending champion, Casper Ruud, although not in his best form, as well as players like Jack Draper or Fran Cerúndolo, who performed well last year. Lorenzo Musetti and Arthur Fils will be top contenders, along with an Alexander Zverev who could be seen as the main favorite. 

One cannot rule out a surprise from a player less specialized in clay, taking advantage of Madrid's altitude, such as Félix Auger-Aliassime, Jiri Lehecka, Taylor Fritz, or Ben Shelton, as well as what Álex de Miñaur or young players Jakub Mensik and Joao Fonseca may achieve. Special attention must be paid to an outsider like Valentin Vacherot, who could be a dark horse, and to the young Spaniard Rafael Jódar, a great local hope. Names to watch include Daniil Medvedev, Alexander Bublik, Andrey Rublev, and Flavio Cobolli.

Where to Watch the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 Live

The finals of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 individual draws can be watched live in Spain on open TV, thanks to RTVE, which will broadcast the matches at the Manolo Santana Stadium on Teledeporte, as well as some on other courts, also offering free live streaming on all competition courts through its app RTVE Play. The most important matches will be shown on La1.

In addition, all matches can be viewed on Movistar+, with the main matches on channel 7 and #Vamos, and the rest on the Deportes+ package channels. In Latin America, the tournament will be broadcast on ESPN and Disney+, while TennisTV will show all matches with its subscription on-demand streaming system, available on any device worldwide.

You can follow the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 live through the streaming service offered by Bet365. You just need to open an account and make a minimum first deposit of €5. From that moment on, you will have immediate access to all matches in the 'Live' section, without the need to place bets. Also, you can watch it from any device.

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