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Refreshed Thiem plots new path on tour, with same goals in mind
After his convincing clay-court debut, Dominic Thiem talked to media about the importance of being 100 percent both mentally and physically. The Austrian star says he plans to play less, but with more conviction, in the future.
Thiem’s time to rise: Austrian shines on return, dropping Giron in Madrid
Dominic Thiem's first clay-court match of 2021 was a dominant display. The Austrian was flawless in his straight sets takedown of American Marcos Giron on Tuesday in Madrid.
Be Patient: Simona Halep is still searching for her best clay-court tennis
Two-time Madrid champion Simona Halep was knocked out in three tough sets by Elise Mertens on Tuesday. No need to panic says the Romanian, as she prepares for her Rome title defense.
Be like Medvedev and excel on clay: Daniil Medvedev’s tricky process
Medvedev's coach Gilles Cervara feels Daniil needs to adapt his mentality in order to succeed on clay, as Dusan Lajovic and Petar Popovic explain why it is easier to face Medvedev on clay rather than hard courts
Exclusive: “We still have to discover his limits” – Santopadre talks about his “special” coach-player relationship with Berrettini
Vincenzo Santopadre and Matteo Berrettini have been working together for more than a decade. On the eve of his Australian Open semi-final with Rafael Nadal, we revisit this exclusive interview, in which the Italian's longtime coach opens up about their relationship and what he feels makes Berrettini a special athlete
Barty v Swiatek: Four reasons to love this sweet 16 matchup in Madrid
Nadal, tickets, dates: 15 questions about the 2021 Madrid Open
Madrid Draw Musings: Nadal’s rough road, Thiem and Medvedev return
Experience on clay, specific drills, Sharapova’s example; how Osaka is setting her sights on Roland-Garros
Dutch, Madrid, Clijsters: 10 questions about Kiki Bertens
Shapovalov low on confidence: It’s a mental issue more than anything else
“I’m Ambitious. I Always Want to Play Perfect” – Iga Swiatek expects a lot from her Madrid debut
Exclusive – Cervara on Medvedev: “He knows he can win any event, but not yet on clay”
Barty, Osaka, Halep and more: Breaking down the women’s draw in Madrid
Limited capacity, vaccines, no Hawk-Eye Live: What we learned from the Wimbledon press conference
Shapovalov: hungry for matches in Estoril and eager to “do some damage” on clay
5 questions and answers that show how impressive Nadal’s 16-year Top 10 run is