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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

Alexandre Sokolowski

May 17, 2023

Coco Gauff feeling relaxed in Rome following quick-fire win over Putintseva – “I’m just accepting it for what it is”

Coco Gauff is ready to put the disappointment of Madrid behind her, as she gears up for a big month on the home stretch of the clay-court swing

Jamie Malachy

May 14, 2023

Iga Swiatek recalls the match that kick-started her clay-court prowess: ‘I just let it go!’

Three years ago, Iga Swiatek lost at the Italian Open to Arantxa Rus. Since then, she is undefeated in Rome, has two Roland-Garros titles and is favourite for a third this year. What flicked the switch?

Jamie Malachy

May 13, 2023

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?

Jamie Malachy

May 13, 2023

Andy Murray uncertain whether to play Roland-Garros following Italian Open exit

Andy Murray knows Wimbledon is his best chance of a deep run but also wants to play at least one more French Open

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

Coco Gauff feeling relaxed in Rome following quick-fire win over Putintseva – “I’m just accepting it for what it is”

Iga Swiatek recalls the match that kick-started her clay-court prowess: ‘I just let it go!’

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

Andy Murray uncertain whether to play Roland-Garros following Italian Open exit

Jan-Lennard Struff finally makes his mark in simply superb Madrid Open run

Cracking the Code of Women’s Tennis: Unveiling the WTA Rankings and the World No.1 Player

“Women’s tennis needs this kind of consistency to see world No 1 & No 2 facing in the finals”: Sabalenka

Seven of the greatest rivalries in men’s tennis history

Swiatek vs. Sabalenka, nine years since the women’s tour waited for a WTA 1000 final between the world’s two best players

China, Top 100, Madrid: Everything you ever wanted to know about Zhizhen Zhang (but never had time to find out)

The psychology behind tennis and poker: More similar than you might think

Tennis Legends: The Impact and Legacy Of Players Who Changed The Game

Kyrgios, Fritz headline as UTS returns in Los Angeles for first of four events in 2023

Madrid Masters: Alcaraz defeats Dimitrov, will face Zverev in last 16!

Madrid Open: Samsonova routs Ostapenko to make last 16

Simona Halep: “I just ask to be judged: how much longer is this going to take?”

A deep dive into the unforced error: an outdated, misleading statistic or a necessary evil?

Holger Rune interview: “On the court I am passionate, off the court I am not cocky”

Dates, players, prize money: Everything you always wanted to know about the 2023 Madrid Open (but never had time to find out)