The Spanish player has announced on social media that, after the tests carried out, he has decided not to compete in the second Grand Slam of the season.
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An exciting day of tennis is coming this Saturday, April 25th, at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, with the second-round matches in the lower part of the men's draw and the third-round matches in the upper part of the women's draw. Aryna Sabalenka will face Cristian, and Stefanos Tsitsipas will play against Bublik, taking the spotlight in the night session at the Manolo Santana Stadium. Daytime matches will feature Belinda Bencic, Jaume Munar (against Ruud), and Alexander Zverev (facing Navone).
A special mention to what will happen at Stadium 3, with Dani Mérida closing the day against Corentin Moutet. Also, at the Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario Stadium, fans will witness high-level players like Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, and a fratricidal duel between Spaniards, with Pablo Carreño and Alejandro Davidovich.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del sábado 25 de abril en el Mutua Madrid Open 2026: Sabalenka y Tsitsipas, de noche
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Valentin Vacherot had not lost a match against an opponent outside the top-50 since September 2025, showcasing how the Monegasque was able to find the desired consistency after his triumph in Shanghai. However, at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, he suffered a difficult setback, falling to Emilio Nava, currently ranked 116 in the world, in a match where he had three match points. The final result was 6-7 (5) 7-6 (1) 6-3.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vacherot sufre en Madrid su primer gran descalabro desde que irrumpió en la élite
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Arthur Fils is a hot-blooded player, and he demonstrated it in his duel against Ignacio Buse on several occasions. One of them occurred at the end of the first set when the Frenchman, overwhelmed by frustration, smashed his racket against the ground in a movie-like sequence that highlights his strength and built-up anger.
🏆 FILS TAKES THE AWARD FOR THE BEST RACKET EXPLOSION OF THE DAY ‼️
— Solo Tenis Picks🇦🇷 / Free Sports Betting (@solotenispicks) April 24, 2026
The red-haired Busex played a crazy 1st set, and Fils took it out on his racket. The Frenchman was a break up. pic.twitter.com/Ke7iFB1TTw
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Major upset at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. None other than the tournament's fourth seed, Ben Shelton, has been knocked out in the early stages, falling to Dino Prizmic. The young Croat achieved a significant victory by defeating the American 6-4 6-7 (4) 7-6 (5) in a match full of twists and turns. He now awaits the winner of the clash between Ofner and Etcheverry.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton encarna la primera gran decepción del Madrid Open
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Suffering pays off. That's what Elena Rybakina will think after a much more challenging debut than expected at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The Kazakh player defeated a resilient Elena-Gabriela Ruse by 4-6 6-3 7-5, who fought fiercely and tested the world number 2. Rybakina will face Qinwen Zheng in the third round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina sufre más de lo previsto en su debut en Madrid
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The Italian describes his emotions after debuting with a meritorious victory against Hurkacz in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026.
Jannik Sinner already knows who his potential second opponent could be in the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, provided he starts with a victory. The Italian will step onto the court aware that in the third round, he will not face Diallo, a potential rival based on rankings, but the Danish player Elmer Moller instead, coming from the qualifying rounds, who defeated the Canadian 7-5 3-3 and a retirement.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner ya sabe quién sería su próximo rival en el Madrid Open
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The Spanish player has announced on social media that, after the tests carried out, he has decided not to compete in the second Grand Slam of the season.
Arthur Fils is a hot-blooded player, and he demonstrated it in his duel against Ignacio Buse on several occasions. One of them occurred at the end of the first set when the Frenchman, overwhelmed by frustration, smashed his racket against the ground in a movie-like sequence that highlights his strength and built-up anger.
🏆 FILS TAKES THE AWARD FOR THE BEST RACKET EXPLOSION OF THE DAY ‼️
— Solo Tenis Picks🇦🇷 / Free Sports Betting (@solotenispicks) April 24, 2026
The red-haired Busex played a crazy 1st set, and Fils took it out on his racket. The Frenchman was a break up. pic.twitter.com/Ke7iFB1TTw
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fils detona su raqueta presa de la frustración en su duelo ante Buse en Madrid
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An exciting day of tennis is coming this Saturday, April 25th, at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, with the second-round matches in the lower part of the men's draw and the third-round matches in the upper part of the women's draw. Aryna Sabalenka will face Cristian, and Stefanos Tsitsipas will play against Bublik, taking the spotlight in the night session at the Manolo Santana Stadium. Daytime matches will feature Belinda Bencic, Jaume Munar (against Ruud), and Alexander Zverev (facing Navone).
A special mention to what will happen at Stadium 3, with Dani Mérida closing the day against Corentin Moutet. Also, at the Arantxa Sánchez-Vicario Stadium, fans will witness high-level players like Iga Swiatek, Mirra Andreeva, Daniil Medvedev, Naomi Osaka, and a fratricidal duel between Spaniards, with Pablo Carreño and Alejandro Davidovich.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Orden de juego del sábado 25 de abril en el Mutua Madrid Open 2026: Sabalenka y Tsitsipas, de noche
[pixels-player]
Major upset at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. None other than the tournament's fourth seed, Ben Shelton, has been knocked out in the early stages, falling to Dino Prizmic. The young Croat achieved a significant victory by defeating the American 6-4 6-7 (4) 7-6 (5) in a match full of twists and turns. He now awaits the winner of the clash between Ofner and Etcheverry.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Shelton encarna la primera gran decepción del Madrid Open
[pixels-player]
Valentin Vacherot had not lost a match against an opponent outside the top-50 since September 2025, showcasing how the Monegasque was able to find the desired consistency after his triumph in Shanghai. However, at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, he suffered a difficult setback, falling to Emilio Nava, currently ranked 116 in the world, in a match where he had three match points. The final result was 6-7 (5) 7-6 (1) 6-3.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Vacherot sufre en Madrid su primer gran descalabro desde que irrumpió en la élite
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Suffering pays off. That's what Elena Rybakina will think after a much more challenging debut than expected at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. The Kazakh player defeated a resilient Elena-Gabriela Ruse by 4-6 6-3 7-5, who fought fiercely and tested the world number 2. Rybakina will face Qinwen Zheng in the third round.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Rybakina sufre más de lo previsto en su debut en Madrid
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The Italian describes his emotions after debuting with a meritorious victory against Hurkacz in the Mutua Madrid Open 2026.
Jannik Sinner already knows who his potential second opponent could be in the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, provided he starts with a victory. The Italian will step onto the court aware that in the third round, he will not face Diallo, a potential rival based on rankings, but the Danish player Elmer Moller instead, coming from the qualifying rounds, who defeated the Canadian 7-5 3-3 and a retirement.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner ya sabe quién sería su próximo rival en el Madrid Open
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Dani Mérida has solidified his breakthrough into the top-100 by advancing a round at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, thus becoming the 80th Spanish tennis player of all time to enter this select group. He himself took notice of it, showing his pride in achieving it at just 21 years old with great determination to keep progressing.
The story continues.... 79 motivations to be better at everything... thank you pic.twitter.com/KfKsM2tgD1
— Dani Merida (@Mridatenis1) April 24, 2026
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Stefanos Tsitsipas is in love again. For months, he has been sharing his life with Kristen Thoms, a 28-year-old American who had a successful tennis career in NCAA and later transitioned to modeling and influencing. "She's adorable, I love seeing her face during the challenging moments I face on the court. She is the person I've always looked for and she's always there, supporting me. She knows about tennis, understands the psychology of this sport, and that makes her special," he commented.
🇬🇷 Stefanos Tsitsipas on his girlfriend and training process in Madrid.https://t.co/6zcAYD5MIz pic.twitter.com/mmmwBsuoPO
— BB Tennis (@BBTennis_tv) April 23, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Tsitsipas habla de su novia: "Es la persona que siempre busqué"
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