Tennis Majors

Madrid Open LIVE: Zverev-Shapovalov on court

Analysis: Nadal’s serve and movement the biggest improvements from Barcelona to Madrid

Stats from TennisViz and Tennis Data Insights show how much the Spaniard has progressed in the space of less than two weeks

Simon Cambers

April 28, 2024

Alcaraz says his recovery from injury is still a work in progress: “I still don’t trust the forearm 100 percent”

The Spaniard says he is pain free but admits he still has to think when a ball falls on his forehand side

Simon Cambers

April 28, 2024

Alcaraz shines in straightforward victory over Seyboth Wild to reach last 16 in Madrid

Carlos Alcaraz beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-3, 6-3 in the Spanish capital. He will play Jan-Lennard Struff, the No 23 seed, in the next round

Jamie Malachy

April 28, 2024

Madrid Open: Champion Sabalenka fends off impressive Montgomery to reach last 16

Aryna Sabalenka edged out Robin Montgomery 6-1, 6-7 (5), 6-4 on Sunday evening. She'll face American Danielle Collins, the No 13 seed, in the next round

Tennis Majors

April 28, 2024

Resurgent Rublev defeats Davidovich Fokina to make last 16 in Madrid

Andrey Rublev beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (10), 6-4 at the Madrid Open. He will play Tallon Griekspoor, the 24th seed, in the next round

Jamie Malachy

April 28, 2024

Nadal “close to his best level” says De Minaur; “Let’s not get carried away”, the Spaniard says

Rafael Nadal admits his victory against Alex de Minaur was his most important test since his return. Bu, he says, no one should get too carried away about his real level, even if his opponent felt it very strongly

Cédric Rouquette

April 27, 2024

Between keeping his good memories and playing Roland-Garros at all costs, Nadal has chosen

Rafael Nadal explained that the next two weeks will be very important for him before deciding on his participation at Roland-Garros.

Jérémy Baudu

April 27, 2024

Madrid Masters: Impressive Griekspoor stuns Rune to move into last 16

Tallon Griekspoor beat Holger Rune 6-4, 4-6, 6-3. He'll play the winner of the match between Andrey Rublev and Davidovich Fokina in the next round

Tennis Majors

April 28, 2024

Nadal turns back the clock – and turns up the hope – with win over De Minaur in Madrid

The King of Clay turned back the clock with an impressive win over Alex de Minaur to reach the third round in Madrid.

Chris Oddo

April 27, 2024

“I haven’t changed because of the success” – Jannik Sinner on dreaming big

Jannik Sinner says his rise to the top of tennis has not changed him

Carrie Dunn

April 27, 2024

“One week can change your whole year” – Monteiro already planning ahead after Tsitsipas win

Thiago Monteiro was, of course, delighted after a landmark win in Madrid

Carrie Dunn

April 27, 2024

“The good moment for me to say goodbye to tennis” – Alizé Cornet will retire after Roland-Garros

After 16 years on the professional circuit, Alizé Cornet announced this Saturday on Canal + that she was going to end her career after Roland-Garros.

Jérémy Baudu

April 27, 2024

Tennis at the movies: The good, the bad and the ugly

To coincide with the release of "Challengers", we look at the best and worst films involving tennis

Simon Cambers

April 26, 2024

Defending champion Sabalenka survives Linette battle to advance in Madrid

Aryna Sabalenka won against Magda Linette 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Friday and will face the winner of the match between No 26 seed Katie Boulter and American wildcard Robin Montgomery in the next round

Tennis Majors

April 26, 2024

“Exhausted” Raducanu to focus on recharging after chastening defeat at Madrid Open

The former US Open champion began her clay-court season in impressive form before today's Madrid Open exit at the hands of Maria Lourdes Carle

Jamie Malachy

April 24, 2024

“I still have to find my level here” – top seed Sinner wary of Madrid Open’s unique conditions

The Italian enters this year's Mutua Madrid Open as the top seed at a Masters 1000 tournament for the first time in his career

Jamie Malachy

April 23, 2024

“I can do big things on clay” – Medvedev confident after breakthrough 2023 clay-court season

The Russian enjoyed a successful clay-court swing last year, having previously struggled to get to grips with the surface

Jamie Malachy

April 23, 2024

Nadal signs up to play Laver Cup in September

The Spaniard says he wants to make the most of every opportunity he has before he ends his career

Simon Cambers

April 22, 2024

Two-time Grand Slam champion Garbine Muguruza announces retirement from tennis

The former world No 1 announces her official retirement after taking a step back from the sport last year, having not played since January 2023

Jamie Malachy

April 20, 2024

Djokovic admits to “not great season” but focused on bigger picture

The Serb showed encouraging signs of form in Monte-Carlo but has not won a title by this stage of a season for only the third time since 2006

Simon Cambers

April 14, 2024

“People don’t let you believe in your own dreams” – Monfils as Olympics approach

Gael Monfils has always believed he's good enough to return to a high-level on the ATP Tour, and has now got himself in Olympics contention this year

Bren Gray

April 10, 2024

Full Goran Ivanisevic interview: “I was ready to even die for Novak”

Coach of Djokovic for five years, Ivanisevic discusses the ups and downs of his time with the man he calls one of the greatest athletes of all time

Sasa Ozmo

April 3, 2024

April 28 1968 : The day Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first ever Open tournament

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 28, 1968, Ken Rosewall beat Rod Laver in Bournemouth to win the first tournament of the Open Era

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 27, 2024