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Sabalenka defeats Kostyuk in late-night thriller to power into Madrid Open semi-finals

The world No 1 overcame Marta Kostyuk 7-6 (4), 7-6 (7) on a stormy evening at the Madrid Open. She will play Elina Svitolina in the last four

Jamie Malachy

April 30, 2025

Francisco Cerundolo, Madrid Masters, 2025

Cerundolo knocks out misfiring Zverev to return to Madrid Open quarter-finals

The Argentine defeated top seed Zverev 7-5, 6-3. He will face young Czech Jakub Mensik in the next round

Jamie Malachy

April 29, 2025

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after reuniting with coach Tom Hill

Maria Sakkari is a Greek tennis player who has been ranked as high as world No 3. Here are answers to some common questions you may have about the Greek

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Sabalenka defeats Kostyuk in late-night thriller to power into Madrid Open semi-finals

Cerundolo knocks out misfiring Zverev to return to Madrid Open quarter-finals

Greece, World No 3, 1000 title, the famous bun: Everything you always wanted to know about Maria Sakkari (but never had time to find out) – updated after reuniting with coach Tom Hill

Andy Murray on missing the one-week Masters 1000s, and reminding players: “You always have the choice not to play.”

“I’m not sure if I will come back” – Djokovic uncertain on future amid continued struggles with form

Russia, Olympic medallist, Bandana: Everything you always wanted to know about Diana Shnaider (but never had time to find out) – updated with Safina hire as coach

Madrid Open: Gauff battles past Yastremska to reach third round

Canada, US Open, Coco – Everything you always wanted to know about Bianca Andreescu (but never had time to find out) – updated with 2025 Madrid first round win

April 23, 1991: The day Bjorn Borg came back on the Tour with his wooden racquet

Who is the GOAT of women’s tennis? Discover the top 10

April 22, 1998: The day Pete Sampras finally won a match in Monte-Carlo

WTA rankings: Ostapenko re-enters top 20, Rybakina out of top 10

Swiatek and Ostapenko in same half of Madrid Open draw, Sabalenka heads the field

Djokovic and Alcaraz drawn in same half at Madrid Masters, Zverev leads the line-up

Brilliant Ostapenko stuns Sabalenka to win Stuttgart title

ATP rankings: Zverev takes back No 2 spot from Alcaraz, Rune re-enters top 10

Dane, Paris, Mouratoglou: Everything you always wanted to know about Holger Rune (but never had time to find out) – updated after 2025 Barcelona title

Olympics, Monfils, Ukraine: All you ever wanted to know about Elina Svitolina (but never had time to find out) – updated after winning Rouen title

Behind the most remarkable stat in tennis: Why Ostapenko has such a hold over Swiatek

Allegations, Olympics, German, trial: Everything you always wanted to know about Alexander Zverev (but never had time to find out) – updated after Munich title in 2025