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October 20, 2006: The day Tomas Berdych shocked Rafael Nadal.. and an entire nation!!

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back to one of the most iconic moments in tennis history. On this day, October 20, 2006, Tomas Berdych beat Rafael Nadal in Madrid and upset a nation

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Nadal-Federer On this day 17_5

May 17, 2009: The day Federer beat Nadal on clay in Madrid

Every day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On May 17, 2009, Roger Federer defeated Rafael Nadal on his home soil. A milestone victory before Roland-Garros

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Alexandre Sokolowski

May 16, 2009: The day Nadal and Djokovic played the longest three-set match in ATP Masters 1000 history

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event which happened on this specific day. On this day in 2009, Rafael Nadal and Novak Djokovic played the longest three-set match in ATP Masters 1000 history in the semifinals of the Madrid Masters 1000

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Roger Federer at Madrid in 2021 - On This Day

May 13, 2012: The day when Federer won the only tournament ever played on blue clay

Each day, Tennis Majors takes you back in time to relive a tennis event that happened on this specific day. On May 13, 2012, Roger Federer defeated Tomas Berdych to win the Madrid Masters, when the tournament was played on blue clay - making it the first and only tournament to use this surface

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Alexandre Sokolowski
Novak Djokovic and Iga Swiatek with their trophies at the 2023 Italian Open

Italian Open organisers commit to equal pay for men and women by 2025 – but why not now?

In the face of growing criticism from fans and WTA players, Italian Open organisers have committed to equal pay for men and women by 2025. But some are left wondering why not now?

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Jamie Malachy
Carlos Alcaraz, Madrid 2023
12 months ago

Madrid Masters: Alcaraz holds nerve to end lucky loser Struff’s run and defend title

The Spaniard scored a 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 win over lucky loser Struff
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Tennis Majors
12 months ago

Cake-gate might not be the biggest inequality on the tennis tour – but it’s not a good look

It isn't the biggest battle to fight, but it's a notable one
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Carrie Dunn
Alcaraz Madrid's Cake (AI / Reuters / Panoramic)
12 months ago

Alcaraz and Sabalenka’s birthdays put Madrid into Cake-gate

In Madrid, a different size of birthday cake has created some anger among...
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Carole Bouchard
Jan-Lennard Struff, Madrid 2023
12 months ago

Lucky loser Struff ahead of Madrid final v Alcaraz: ‘If you have a second chance, go for it’

Jan-Lennard Struff has seized his second chance to make history in Madrid, where...
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Carrie Dunn
Carlos Alcaraz Nitto ATP Finals Turin 2022
12 months ago

Alcaraz turns 20 – here are 20 stats to celebrate the Spaniard’s mind-blowing teen years

Today we celebrate the 20th birthday of Carlos Alcaraz with 20 stats that...
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Chris Oddo
Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Madrid Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Alcaraz 2023 vs Alcaraz 2022 – Spaniard says concentration and focus make him better than before

Why is Carlos Alcaraz a better player ion 2023 than he was last...
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Chris Oddo
Jan-Lennard Struff Madrid Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Lucky Loser Struff makes history by reaching Madrid final

Jan-Lennard Struff edged out Aslan Karatsev 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 on Friday evening and...
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Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Madrid Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Birthday boy Alcaraz dispatches Coric to reach Madrid final

Carlos Alcaraz beat Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3 on Friday afternoon and will play...
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Aslan Karatsev
12 months ago

Madrid Masters: Qualifier Karatsev makes semi-finals, ends Zhang’s dream run

Aslan Karatsev beat Zhizhen Zhang 7-6 (3), 6-4 on Thursday and will play...
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Carrie Dunn
Carlos Alcaraz photoshoot Indian
12 months ago

Alcaraz’s wish – to be “one of the best tennis players in history”

Just two days shy of his 20th birthday the ambitious Spaniard tells reporters...
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Chris Oddo
Borna Coric Madrid Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Borna, again – Coric to play Alcaraz in Madrid semis

Borna Coric defeated Daniel Altmaier 6-3, 6-3 on Wednesday evening and will face...
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Tennis Majors
Carlos Alcaraz 2023 Madrid Open | Laurent Lairys / Panoramic
12 months ago

Alcaraz rides on – Spaniard books spot in Madrid’s last 4 with win over Khachanov

Carlos Alcaraz won against Karen Khachanov 6-4, 7-5 on Wednesday and will face...
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Stefanos Tsitsipas Madrid Open 2023 | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Tsitsipas zooms past Zapata Miralles in Madrid

Stefanos Tsitsipas defeated Bernabe Zapata Miralles 6-3, 6-1 on Tuesday night and will...
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Tennis Majors
12 months ago

Lucky loser Struff makes quarter-finals in Madrid

Jan-Lennard Struff won against Pedro Cachin 7-6 (7), 6-7 (7), 6-3 on Tuesday...
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Tennis Majors
Zhang Zhizhen 2023 Madrid Open | AI / Reuters / Panoramic
12 months ago

Zhang stuns Fritz in Madrid to become China’s first Masters quarter-finalist

Zhizhen Zhang edged out Taylor Fritz 3-6, 7-6 (5), 7-6 (8) on Tuesday...
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Tennis Majors