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Andrey Rublev lifts the Mutua Madrid Open trophy following victory in the Men's Singles Final

Rublev overcame illness to win Madrid Open

Andrey Rublev overcame illness and a nightmare start to beat Felix Auger-Aliassime in three sets to win the Madrid Open.

Tennis • 05 May 24

Andrey Rublev en route to beating the home favourite in Madrid

Alcaraz has unbeaten Madrid Open run ended by Rublev

Carlos Alcaraz's quest for a third successive Madrid Open title was ended by a shock quarter-final defeat to Andrey Rublev.

Tennis • 02 May 24

Rafael Nadal bows out after a record five Madrid Open victories under his belt

Nadal bids emotional farewell to home fans after defeat

Rafael Nadal bade an emotional farewell to his home fans after losing to Jiri Lehecka on his final appearance at the Madrid Open.

Tennis • 01 May 24

The doubles pairings of Jessica Pegula and Coco Gauf, and Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia contested the final in Madrid on Sunday

Madrid Open apologises for 'unacceptable' decision

Madrid Open organisers have apologised for not allowing the women's doubles finalists to speak on court during the prize-giving ceremony following Sunday's match.

Tennis • 11 May 23

Carlos Alcaraz wrapped up the win in just over an holur

Zverev blames scheduling for heavy defeat in Madrid

World number three Alexander Zverev blamed the ATP Tour's scheduling for his underwhelming performance in Sunday's Madrid Open final where Carlos Alcaraz stormed to a 6-3 6-1 victory in just 62 minutes.

Tennis • 08 May 22

Rafael Nadal celebrates his victory in Madrid

Nadal summons spirit of his Real heroes in comeback win

Rafael Nadal summoned up the spirit of his Real Madrid heroes to stage an incredible comeback victory over David Goffin at the Madrid Open.

Tennis • 05 May 22

Nadal back after 'roller coaster' injury recovery

Rafa Nadal said his recovery from a rib injury has been like a "roller coaster" after the 21-times major winner returned to action with a win over Miomir Kecmanovic at the Madrid Open.

Tennis • 05 May 22

Zverev gears up for Roland Garros with Madrid Open win

Alexander Zverev underlined his credentials as a French Open title contender with a battling 6-7(8) 6-4 6-3 victory over Italian Matteo Berrettini to claim his fourth Masters 1000 crown and second Madrid Open title.

Tennis • 09 May 21

Aryna Sabalenka celebrates at Madrid's Magic Box arena

Sabalenka gains revenge on Barty in Madrid Open final

Aryna Sabalenka turned the tables on Ashleigh Barty to win the Madrid Open title.

Tennis • 08 May 21

Novak Djokovic won in Madrid in May 2019 - the tournament is vital for French Open preparations

Blow to tennis calendar as Madrid Open cancels

The Madrid Open that was scheduled to take place from Sept. 12-20 has been cancelled due to the rise of Covid-19 cases in the Spanish capital.

Tennis • 04 Aug 20

Roger Federer has preferred to skip the European clay season over the last two seasons to manage his schedule.

Federer to make clay-court comeback at Madrid Open

Roger Federer has confirmed his participation for this year's Madrid Open, marking his return to the European clay court season after two years away.

Tennis • 20 Feb 19

Serena Williams chose not to play in the Madrid Open, and will now cont compete in Rome

Serena Williams pulls out of Italian Open

Serena Williams has withdrawn from next week's Italian Open in Rome.

Tennis • 09 May 18

Williams withdraws from Madrid to focus on documentary

As she continues her return to fitness after the birth of her first child, Serena WIlliams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open to focus on the release of her new documentary.

Tennis • 03 May 18

Nadal sinks to his knees after completing his straight sets win

Nadal claims record fifth Madrid Open title

Rafael Nadal consolidated his flying start to the clay-court season by taking a record-extending fifth Madrid Open title on Sunday, battling past a determined Dominic Thiem to win 7-6(10-8) 6-4.

Tennis • 14 May 17

Nadal ends his Djokovic losing streak to make final

Rafael Nadal ended a seven-match losing streak against Novak Djokovic in emphatic fashion by thrashing the world number two 6-2 6-4 on Saturday to reach the final of the Madrid Open and move within a step of a third consecutive clay-court title.

Tennis • 13 May 17

Sharapova at the media conference when she broke the news of her failed dope test

Sharapova receives Madrid Open invitation

Former world number one Maria Sharapova has been invited to play at the Madrid Open in May, which takes place less than two weeks after her 15-month doping ban expires.

Tennis • 08 Feb 17

Murray falls to Djokovic in Madrid Open final

Andy Murray lost his Madrid Open crown and relinquished his spot as world number two on Sunday as Novak Djokovic won his fifth tour title of the year.

Tennis • 08 May 16

Serena Williams is out of the Madrid Open due to illness

Serena Williams forced to pull out of Madrid Open

Serena Williams has pulled out of next week's Madrid Open because of illness.

Tennis • 29 Apr 16

It took Maria Sharapova five games to get on the board, but thereafter she thrived

Sharapova recovers to claim Madrid Open win

Maria Sharapova recovered from an awful start to defeat Simona Halep and win the Madrid Open title.

Tennis • 11 May 14

Serena Williams stretches to play a forehand against Carla Suarez Navarro in the third round of the Madrid Open

Williams out of Madrid Open with thigh injury

Serena Williams has pulled out of the Madrid Open with a thigh injury ahead of her quarter-final against Petra Kvitova, the world number one has said.

Tennis • 09 May 14

Williams sets up Sharapova final

Serena Williams' tactic of staying in her hotel room and being "boring" appears to be paying off after the world number one swept past Sara Errani today to set up a Madrid Open final against rival Maria Sharapova.

Tennis • 11 May 13

Azarenka and Williams to meet in final

Victoria Azarenka and Serena Williams will square off for the Madrid Open title after the current and former world number ones swept into the final with a minimum of fuss.

Tennis • 12 May 12

Williams eventually found her rhythm to book a last-four spot

Williams outguns Wozniacki at Madrid Open

Serena Williams staged an impressive comeback against Caroline Wozniacki to claim a place in the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open.

Tennis • 10 May 12

Madrid Open