"My attitude on track must be better," admits a Joao who acknowledged nerves before facing Rafa for what was being said about him.
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Rafa Jódar is unstoppable. The Spanish tennis player is growing by leaps and bounds on the ATP circuit, and as a result, he achieved victory against Joao Fonseca in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. This not only allows him to reach his first Masters 1000 round of 16, but also places him in the top 20 of the Race to Turin, and furthermore in the 34th position in the ATP rankings, making him the third best Spanish player in the standings. If he continues to advance in the tournament, he would secure a seeded position in the upcoming major circuit events.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La subida de Jódar en el ránking ATP que le coloca como el tercer mejor español
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Ugo Humbert and Terence Atmane starred in one of the most controversial matches of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. In the tiebreak of the second set, Atmane fell to the ground due to cramps, yet he summoned strength from weakness to take the second set and the match. This attitude did not sit well with his compatriot, especially with Jeremy Chardy (Humbert's coach), who took it out on Alexandre Robein (the chair umpire of the match). According to L'Equipe, Chardy told Robein that "you should be ashamed of yourself." In fact, other respected umpires like Mohamed Lahyani or Adel Nour had to step in to halt the conflict. Now we will have to wait for the final decision from the ATP, but the French coach and former player could be facing a serious sanction.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Escándalo en Madrid: investigación a Chardy por un incidente con un juez de silla
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The Spanish tennis player praised the talented Brazilian tennis player, with whom he had a beautiful battle that allowed him to reach the round of 16 in the tournament, where he will face Vit Kopriva.
Joao Fonseca has lost his temper like never before seen in his career during his match against Rafa Jódar at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. After winning the second set, the Brazilian tennis player conceded a break at the start of the third set after several unforced errors, and ended up paying for it with his racket. Terrible anger from Joao, who had experienced the other side of the coin just half an hour earlier due to a mistake by Jódar.
I think it was the first time I saw João Fonseca breaking a racket.#TenisNaESPN pic.twitter.com/5RZIQETQDP
— Marcela Linhares (@ma__linharess) April 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El tremendo enfado de Fonseca durante su partido ante Jódar en el Madrid Open
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Interesting words from the Gaul after reaching the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open, also talking about the honesty of his team and his improvements on the backhand side. Who can stop him?
The tennis of Vit Kopriva usually shines on clay courts, but it hasn't been until the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open that his true breakthrough is happening. The Czech, a former Challenger circuit regular and now established in the elite, has reached the round of 16 in a Masters 1000 for the first time after benefiting from the retirement of Arthur Rinderknech (6-4, 3-6, Ret.). Rinderknech, who suffered a left calf injury despite pushing to a third set. The Central European awaits Rafa Jódar or Joao Fonseca, in what will undoubtedly be a fantastic match.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kopriva da rienda suelta en Madrid al tenis de su vida y espera a Jódar o Fonseca
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It's strange that two players with so many matches and tournaments under their belts like Jannik Sinner and Cameron Norrie have never faced each other in an official match. All that will change next Tuesday when they meet for the first time at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, in a round of 16 where the British player aims to cause an upset. In comments to Sky Sports, Norrie talked about his upcoming duel and left an interesting remark: it's not strange to see Jannik on the other side of the net.
"It's crazy that we've never faced each other despite being on the circuit for five years. I'm looking forward to it, although every time we face off in practice, he crushes me, skins me (laughs). Right now, he's perhaps the most confident player on the whole circuit, but I'm going to give him a fight, play my tennis, and focus on every ball in front of me. It will be very tough, but I'm eager for us to face each other for the first time."
Cam Norrie looks ahead to facing Jannik Sinner for the FIRST time in the Madrid Open last 16 💭 pic.twitter.com/h8ScGlntiy
— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) April 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Norrie y una curiosa frase antes de enfrentar a Sinner: "Cada vez que entrenamos, me funde"
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"My attitude on track must be better," admits a Joao who acknowledged nerves before facing Rafa for what was being said about him.
The Spanish tennis player praised the talented Brazilian tennis player, with whom he had a beautiful battle that allowed him to reach the round of 16 in the tournament, where he will face Vit Kopriva.
Rafa Jódar is unstoppable. The Spanish tennis player is growing by leaps and bounds on the ATP circuit, and as a result, he achieved victory against Joao Fonseca in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. This not only allows him to reach his first Masters 1000 round of 16, but also places him in the top 20 of the Race to Turin, and furthermore in the 34th position in the ATP rankings, making him the third best Spanish player in the standings. If he continues to advance in the tournament, he would secure a seeded position in the upcoming major circuit events.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, La subida de Jódar en el ránking ATP que le coloca como el tercer mejor español
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Joao Fonseca has lost his temper like never before seen in his career during his match against Rafa Jódar at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. After winning the second set, the Brazilian tennis player conceded a break at the start of the third set after several unforced errors, and ended up paying for it with his racket. Terrible anger from Joao, who had experienced the other side of the coin just half an hour earlier due to a mistake by Jódar.
I think it was the first time I saw João Fonseca breaking a racket.#TenisNaESPN pic.twitter.com/5RZIQETQDP
— Marcela Linhares (@ma__linharess) April 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, El tremendo enfado de Fonseca durante su partido ante Jódar en el Madrid Open
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Ugo Humbert and Terence Atmane starred in one of the most controversial matches of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026. In the tiebreak of the second set, Atmane fell to the ground due to cramps, yet he summoned strength from weakness to take the second set and the match. This attitude did not sit well with his compatriot, especially with Jeremy Chardy (Humbert's coach), who took it out on Alexandre Robein (the chair umpire of the match). According to L'Equipe, Chardy told Robein that "you should be ashamed of yourself." In fact, other respected umpires like Mohamed Lahyani or Adel Nour had to step in to halt the conflict. Now we will have to wait for the final decision from the ATP, but the French coach and former player could be facing a serious sanction.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Escándalo en Madrid: investigación a Chardy por un incidente con un juez de silla
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Interesting words from the Gaul after reaching the round of 16 at the Mutua Madrid Open, also talking about the honesty of his team and his improvements on the backhand side. Who can stop him?
The tennis of Vit Kopriva usually shines on clay courts, but it hasn't been until the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open that his true breakthrough is happening. The Czech, a former Challenger circuit regular and now established in the elite, has reached the round of 16 in a Masters 1000 for the first time after benefiting from the retirement of Arthur Rinderknech (6-4, 3-6, Ret.). Rinderknech, who suffered a left calf injury despite pushing to a third set. The Central European awaits Rafa Jódar or Joao Fonseca, in what will undoubtedly be a fantastic match.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Kopriva da rienda suelta en Madrid al tenis de su vida y espera a Jódar o Fonseca
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It's strange that two players with so many matches and tournaments under their belts like Jannik Sinner and Cameron Norrie have never faced each other in an official match. All that will change next Tuesday when they meet for the first time at the Mutua Madrid Open 2026, in a round of 16 where the British player aims to cause an upset. In comments to Sky Sports, Norrie talked about his upcoming duel and left an interesting remark: it's not strange to see Jannik on the other side of the net.
"It's crazy that we've never faced each other despite being on the circuit for five years. I'm looking forward to it, although every time we face off in practice, he crushes me, skins me (laughs). Right now, he's perhaps the most confident player on the whole circuit, but I'm going to give him a fight, play my tennis, and focus on every ball in front of me. It will be very tough, but I'm eager for us to face each other for the first time."
Cam Norrie looks ahead to facing Jannik Sinner for the FIRST time in the Madrid Open last 16 💭 pic.twitter.com/h8ScGlntiy
— Sky Sports Tennis (@SkySportsTennis) April 26, 2026
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Norrie y una curiosa frase antes de enfrentar a Sinner: "Cada vez que entrenamos, me funde"
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Cameron Norrie has defeated Thiago Agustín Tirante in the third round of the Mutua Madrid Open 2026 after a close match that was ultimately decided by details. The British tennis player drew on his experience to win with a 7-5 7-6(5) score, setting up a clash with Jannik Sinner for a spot in the quarterfinals. Norrie and Sinner have not faced each other before in their careers, so an encounter of styles is expected between Jannik's offensive play and Cameron's resilience.
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Norrie elimina a Tirante y será el rival de Sinner en octavos de Madrid
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Jannik Sinner is the hottest player on tour, the ATP number one, and a nearly unbeatable tennis player in Masters 1000. The Italian is on track to win his fifth consecutive Masters 1000 title, and with his victory over Elmer Moller today, he now has 24 consecutive wins in this type of tournament, surpassing Rafael Nadal's previous record (23). In fact, he only trails behind Roger Federer (29) and Novak Djokovic (31).
Most consecutive matches won at Masters 1000s:
— Bastien Fachan (@BastienFachan) April 26, 2026
31— Novak Djokovic
30—
29— Roger Federer
28—
27—
26—
25—
24— Jannik Sinner
23— Rafael Nadal
Sinner just passed Nadal's longest ever streak 🤯
This news is an automatic translation. You can read the original news, Sinner supera a Nadal en una increíble estadística en Masters 1000
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