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Ruud saves two match points to deny Tsitsipas in Madrid epic
Tsitsipas (world No 80) had two match points at 5-3 in the third set. Ruud (No 12) saved them both, won the tiebreak 7-3, and roared. Nine straight wins in Madrid, defending champion, ice cold. Tsitsipas played the best tennis of his year and still lost.
Blockx stuns Auger-Aliassime as Madrid’s last 16 takes shape
Blockx (world No 53) beat Auger-Aliassime (No 3) 7-6 (3), 6-3 without a moment of panic – and moved from No 117 to No 53 in a single clay swing. The last 16 now features Tsitsipas v Ruud, Zverev v Mensik, and Medvedev v Cobolli. The draw is alive.
Djokovic’s road to his 25th Grand Slam: What needs to happen
Novak Djokovic is still chasing history, but time is no longer on his side. Surrounded by a fearless new generation led by Carlos Alcaraz and Jannik Sinner, the Serb’s pursuit of a record 25th Grand Slam may be his greatest challenge yet.
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 sweeps Moller aside to march into Madrid last 16
Madrid’s court of the future: Jodar vs Fonseca, the night session you can’t miss
“Ask the referee”: Atmane, the cramps, the controversy and the win
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