Blockx spoke about the breakthrough of Rafa Jódar and the new generation of tennis after achieving the biggest victory of his career against Auger-Aliassime in Madrid.
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Álex Corretja and Feliciano López were on El Larguero de Cadena Ser last night talking about various issues, and one of the main topics was Carlos Alcaraz's injury. Both agreed on the necessity of being very cautious due to how complicated a wrist injury can be. They are not willing to set deadlines, and Corretja even stated that he is not certain we will see the player from Murcia at Wimbledon, while the Madrid Open director warned about the need to return to the courts only when fully recovered.
🤕 🚨 @alexcorretja74, on Alcaraz's injury: "MAXIMUM patience, we should not set a date to return"
— El Larguero (@ellarguero) April 27, 2026
🌿 "I am NOT SURE he can make it to Wimbledon"
👀 @feliciano_lopez: "The wrist is a complicated issue, a tennis player needs it not at 100%, but at 200%" pic.twitter.com/Ma9VK792nM
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "No tengo claro que Alcaraz pueda volver en Wimbledon"
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Alexander Zverev surprised everyone during the on-court interview after reaching the round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 by expressing concern about a supposed injury that had not been noticeable due to his mobility on the court. The German player tried to keep it mysterious by mentioning he is carrying an injury but did not disclose any further details. "I'm not going to say what it is or what type of injury I have, but in the end, it was challenging to deal with," he warned.
Zverev: "Im not gonna say what it is, not gonna say what kind of injury, but it was difficult at the end."
— Tennis Masterr (@tennismasterr) April 27, 2026
Mysterious Sasha... pic.twitter.com/FWL95h8dfV
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev asegura estar lesionado: "No voy a decir de qué se trata"
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Corretja: "It seems like Jódar has been on the circuit for 10 years and has been on it for 10 weeks"
Álex Corretja stopped by the microphones of El Larguero on Cadena SER to talk about the phenomenon Rafa Jódar and his impact on the circuit. "I am impressed by how he is managing the 'Jódarmania.' He plays the matches focused, precise, with a very high intensity, he pushes when he needs to, eases up a bit, and engages the audience. It seems like he has been on the circuit for 10 years when, in fact, it's only been 10 weeks," commented the former tennis player. For him, the most special thing about the player from Madrid is his backhand. "His backhand is already among the best in the world, and there are very few players who can keep up with his game pace," Corretja concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Corretja: "Parece que Jódar lleva 10 años en el circuito y lleva 10 semanas"
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Daniil Medvedev was asked by Russian media about his interest in trying out the court installed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the former world number 1 was firm in his response. "They offered me to play there, but they prepared it practically the day before the matches. There is a risk that the bounce may be different or that the surface may change, and personally, I was not prepared for that. I prefer to focus on the tournament and maybe later have the opportunity to try it," he commented.
Did Medvedev refuse to play at Real Madrid’s stadium? Daniil told us about it after his win over Budkov Kjaer in Madrid.
— BB Tennis (@BBTennis_tv) April 27, 2026
🔗 Watch here: https://t.co/IcRJGfaJlN pic.twitter.com/jKA0DbZAtB
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev explica el motivo por el que no quiere entrenar en el Bernabéu
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Thrilling round of 16 matches await us starting tomorrow at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, featuring a mix of promising young players, surface classics, new rising stars aiming for the top... and, of course, the X factor named Jannik Sinner who could not miss this event. With the Italian as the top favorite in the upper section and Alexander Zverev as a renewed contender in the lower section, names to watch out for include Rafa Jódar, Flavio Cobolli, and Jakub Mensik.
Men's round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026
- Jannik Sinner (1) vs Cameron Norrie (19)
- Vit Kopriva vs Rafael Jódar (WC)
- Tomás Etcheverry (25) vs Arthur Fils (21)
- Jiri Lehecka (11) vs Lorenzo Musetti (6)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud (12)
- Fran Cerúndolo (16) vs Alexander Blockx
- Daniil Medvedev (7) vs Flavio Cobolli (10)
- Jakub Mensik (23) vs Alexander Zverev (2)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así quedan los octavos de la ATP en el Mutua Madrid Open 2026
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The recipe for those attending tomorrow's night session at the Caja Mágica is quite clear: astounding serves, world-class backhands, tall and towering players, and a thrilling round of 16 clash. The protagonists will be Alexander Zverev, who continues to assert himself as the top contender in the lower half of the draw, and Jakub Mensik, the main challenger at the altitude of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, which suits his serve perfectly. Both successfully navigated their round of 16 matches (Sascha defeated Terence Atmane 6-3, 7-6(2), while the Czech did the same with Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-6(11), setting up their first-ever encounter; they had never faced each other before.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev y Mensik se citan en unos prometedores octavos de final en la Caja Mágica
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Joao Fonseca suffered a tough defeat yesterday against Rafa Jódar at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. After the match, the 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player shared a message on social media referring to the game. "Yesterday was a tough match, we both played well from the start. I don't think I played poorly, but I could have done better, with a more positive attitude and handling the situation differently. These are things I need to keep working on. Congratulations on the win and good luck, Rafa."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca se pronuncia en redes tras su derrota contra Jódar en Madrid
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Blockx spoke about the breakthrough of Rafa Jódar and the new generation of tennis after achieving the biggest victory of his career against Auger-Aliassime in Madrid.
Corretja: "It seems like Jódar has been on the circuit for 10 years and has been on it for 10 weeks"
Álex Corretja stopped by the microphones of El Larguero on Cadena SER to talk about the phenomenon Rafa Jódar and his impact on the circuit. "I am impressed by how he is managing the 'Jódarmania.' He plays the matches focused, precise, with a very high intensity, he pushes when he needs to, eases up a bit, and engages the audience. It seems like he has been on the circuit for 10 years when, in fact, it's only been 10 weeks," commented the former tennis player. For him, the most special thing about the player from Madrid is his backhand. "His backhand is already among the best in the world, and there are very few players who can keep up with his game pace," Corretja concluded.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Corretja: "Parece que Jódar lleva 10 años en el circuito y lleva 10 semanas"
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Álex Corretja and Feliciano López were on El Larguero de Cadena Ser last night talking about various issues, and one of the main topics was Carlos Alcaraz's injury. Both agreed on the necessity of being very cautious due to how complicated a wrist injury can be. They are not willing to set deadlines, and Corretja even stated that he is not certain we will see the player from Murcia at Wimbledon, while the Madrid Open director warned about the need to return to the courts only when fully recovered.
🤕 🚨 @alexcorretja74, on Alcaraz's injury: "MAXIMUM patience, we should not set a date to return"
— El Larguero (@ellarguero) April 27, 2026
🌿 "I am NOT SURE he can make it to Wimbledon"
👀 @feliciano_lopez: "The wrist is a complicated issue, a tennis player needs it not at 100%, but at 200%" pic.twitter.com/Ma9VK792nM
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, "No tengo claro que Alcaraz pueda volver en Wimbledon"
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Daniil Medvedev was asked by Russian media about his interest in trying out the court installed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium, and the former world number 1 was firm in his response. "They offered me to play there, but they prepared it practically the day before the matches. There is a risk that the bounce may be different or that the surface may change, and personally, I was not prepared for that. I prefer to focus on the tournament and maybe later have the opportunity to try it," he commented.
Did Medvedev refuse to play at Real Madrid’s stadium? Daniil told us about it after his win over Budkov Kjaer in Madrid.
— BB Tennis (@BBTennis_tv) April 27, 2026
🔗 Watch here: https://t.co/IcRJGfaJlN pic.twitter.com/jKA0DbZAtB
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Medvedev explica el motivo por el que no quiere entrenar en el Bernabéu
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Alexander Zverev surprised everyone during the on-court interview after reaching the round of 16 of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 by expressing concern about a supposed injury that had not been noticeable due to his mobility on the court. The German player tried to keep it mysterious by mentioning he is carrying an injury but did not disclose any further details. "I'm not going to say what it is or what type of injury I have, but in the end, it was challenging to deal with," he warned.
Zverev: "Im not gonna say what it is, not gonna say what kind of injury, but it was difficult at the end."
— Tennis Masterr (@tennismasterr) April 27, 2026
Mysterious Sasha... pic.twitter.com/FWL95h8dfV
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev asegura estar lesionado: "No voy a decir de qué se trata"
[pixels-player]
Thrilling round of 16 matches await us starting tomorrow at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, featuring a mix of promising young players, surface classics, new rising stars aiming for the top... and, of course, the X factor named Jannik Sinner who could not miss this event. With the Italian as the top favorite in the upper section and Alexander Zverev as a renewed contender in the lower section, names to watch out for include Rafa Jódar, Flavio Cobolli, and Jakub Mensik.
Men's round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026
- Jannik Sinner (1) vs Cameron Norrie (19)
- Vit Kopriva vs Rafael Jódar (WC)
- Tomás Etcheverry (25) vs Arthur Fils (21)
- Jiri Lehecka (11) vs Lorenzo Musetti (6)
- Stefanos Tsitsipas vs Casper Ruud (12)
- Fran Cerúndolo (16) vs Alexander Blockx
- Daniil Medvedev (7) vs Flavio Cobolli (10)
- Jakub Mensik (23) vs Alexander Zverev (2)
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Así quedan los octavos de la ATP en el Mutua Madrid Open 2026
[pixels-player]
The recipe for those attending tomorrow's night session at the Caja Mágica is quite clear: astounding serves, world-class backhands, tall and towering players, and a thrilling round of 16 clash. The protagonists will be Alexander Zverev, who continues to assert himself as the top contender in the lower half of the draw, and Jakub Mensik, the main challenger at the altitude of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, which suits his serve perfectly. Both successfully navigated their round of 16 matches (Sascha defeated Terence Atmane 6-3, 7-6(2), while the Czech did the same with Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-6(11), setting up their first-ever encounter; they had never faced each other before.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Zverev y Mensik se citan en unos prometedores octavos de final en la Caja Mágica
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Joao Fonseca suffered a tough defeat yesterday against Rafa Jódar at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. After the match, the 19-year-old Brazilian tennis player shared a message on social media referring to the game. "Yesterday was a tough match, we both played well from the start. I don't think I played poorly, but I could have done better, with a more positive attitude and handling the situation differently. These are things I need to keep working on. Congratulations on the win and good luck, Rafa."
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Fonseca se pronuncia en redes tras su derrota contra Jódar en Madrid
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If Rafa Jódar is proving to be the revelation of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, Alexander Blockx is not far behind. The talented Belgian tennis player has made a giant leap in quality in recent months, and has just defeated Felix Auger-Aliassime (seed number 3) to advance to the round of 16 with a score of 7-6(3) 6-3, after 1 hour and 33 minutes of play. In the next round, he will face Fran Cerúndolo for a spot in his first Masters 1000 quarterfinals.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Blockx elimina a Auger-Aliassime y prolonga su cuento de hadas en Madrid
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The Russian tennis player has praised the figure of the young Spanish promise after securing his spot in the round of 16 at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open.