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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
Jodar beats Fonseca to reach first Masters last 16 in front of his hometown crowd
Two 19-year-olds, the night session in Madrid, the city where Jodar was born – Jodar (wild card) beat Fonseca (No 27) 7-6 (4), 4-6, 6-1, and the third set was a statement.
Sinner passes Nadal’s Masters 1000 record in Madrid and refuses to be mentioned alongside the greats
Jannik Sinner beats Elmer Møller 6-2, 6-3 at the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open to set a new Masters 1000 consecutive wins record – and deflects all comparisons with Federer, Nadal and Djokovic.
Sinner sweeps Moller aside to march into Madrid last 16
Sinner (No 1) beat Moller 6-2, 6-3, dropped nothing, and moved to 24 consecutive wins at Masters level. Moller tried to hit a loose racquet back with his fist and gave everything he had. The gap between them, on this evidence, is still considerable.
Madrid’s court of the future: Jodar vs Fonseca, the night session you can’t miss
Twelve months ago, Rafael Jodar was ranked No. 896 in the world. On Sunday, he walks onto court at the Caja Magica having just beaten world No. 8 Alex de Minaur 6-3, 6-1. Something special is happening in Madrid.
Tsitsipas silences the noise with finest performance in months
Medvedev claims first clay win since Monte-Carlo humiliation in nervy Madrid opener
Atmane survives cramp ordeal to eliminate Humbert in two tiebreaks
Blockx sends Nakashima packing as Madrid’s seed exodus continues
Sinner deflects favourite tag and pays tribute to Alcaraz after Roland-Garros withdrawal
April 25, 1999: The day Kuerten returned to the spotlight with a triumph at Monte-Carlo
Sinner survives Bonzi scare to extend Masters winning streak to 23
Alcaraz withdraws from Rome and Roland-Garros after his latest wrist exams
April 24, 2005: The day Rafael Nadal won Barcelona to break into top 10 for the first time
Ugo Carabelli sends Monfils into the Madrid night one last time
April 23, 2000: The day Cedric Pioline won his only ATP Masters 1000 title in Monte-Carlo
Bonzi beats compatriot Droguet to set up Sinner showdown in Madrid
April 22, 2012: The day Rafael Nadal won his eighth consecutive Monte-Carlo title
April 21, 1992: The day Pete Sampras was upset by world No 40 Steeb in Monte-Carlo
“Can’t give a timeline for my return”: Alcaraz leaves Roland-Garros presence in doubt after wrist blow