Tennis Majors

LIVE: Sinner in action at Madrid Open

Alcaraz back with a bang as he records first clay win of the year at Madrid Masters

In his first event since Miami due to injury, the Spaniard beat Alexander Shevchenko 6-2, 6-1 and will play Brazilian Thiago Seyboth Wild next

Tennis Majors

April 26, 2024

Why Nadal – De Minaur is a decisive test for Rafa (even if he loses)

Rafael Nadal does not consider himself the favorite in his second round against Alex de Minaur in Madrid. A good fight, until the end, would be enough for him to have the feeling of progress.

Cédric Rouquette

April 26, 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

Nadal vows not to push himself too hard, too soon: “I try not to repeat what happened in Brisbane”

The 37-year-old knows that one mistake or misstep could spell the end for his hopes of being competitive at Roland-Garros next month

Lucas Morlier

April 25, 2024

“I learnt nothing about my physical state today” – Nadal still undecided on Roland-Garros

Rafael Nadal refuses to confirm his plans for Paris until he has more information about how his body might hold up

Carrie Dunn

April 25, 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

Nadal dominates against Blanch in one-sided Madrid encounter

Rafael Nadal had no problems against teenage wildcard Darwin Blanch

Carrie Dunn

April 25, 2024

Rublev snaps losing streak with victory over Bagnis in Madrid

The Russian earned his first win since Indian Wells as he set up a clash with Chinese wildcard Juncheng Shang or Spaniard Alejandro Davidovich Fokina

Tennis Majors

April 26, 2024

Double bagel at Madrid Open! Gauff moves into third round, 6-0, 6-0 v Rus

Coco Gauff won against Arantxa Rus 6-0, 6-0 on Thursday afternoon and will play Ukrainian Dayana Yastremska, the No 31 seed, in the next round

Tennis Majors

April 25, 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

Madrid Masters: Gasquet’s 1000th match ends in loss to Sonego

Gasquet joins Djokovic, Nadal and Verdasco on the list of active players to play 1,000 ATP matches

Tennis Majors

April 25, 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

“Playing here is very special” – Alcaraz confirms he will play Madrid

The two-time defending champion's participation was in doubt after he withdrew from both Monte-Carlo and Barcelona with a right arm injury

Lucas Morlier

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

Naomi Osaka: “I have this thing about making history”

Naomi Osaka talked to Nick Kyrgios about her career, her ambitions, and her mental health

Carrie Dunn

April 23, 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 27 1997: The day Marcelo Rios’ prize money didn’t cover his casino losses

Every day, Tennis Majors looks back to the biggest moments in tennis history. On April 27, 1997, Marcelo Rios beat Alex Corretja in Monte-Carlo on the way to becoming world No 1

Alexandre Sokolowski

April 27, 2024