Mutua Madrid Open Masters 1000
Lehecka: “If you play a match thinking about asking the opponent to give you something, why be there?”
After ending Rafael Nadal's run in Madrid last night, Jiri Lehecka did not, unlike Pedro Cachin the day before, ask for a shirt from the Spanish legend.
Rémi Bourrières
May 1, 2024
Why Nadal didn’t cry: “I’ve not finished my journey with a racquet in hand…”
The Spaniard explained why he was not emotional as a montage of his five Madrid wins were played on the screens inside the Caja Magica
Simon Cambers
May 1, 2024
Nadal positive after Madrid but still unclear on Roland-Garros: “I need a clear vision of what can happen. I don’t have it yet”
The 37-year-old leaves Madrid with increasing confidence in his body and will goals still to achieve
Simon Cambers
May 1, 2024
Rafael Nadal waves farewell as magical run in Madrid ended by magnificent Lehecka
Jiri Lehecka overcame Rafael Nadal 7-5, 6-4 on an emotional night in Madrid. He goes on to face Daniil Medvedev, the No 3 seed, in the quarter-finals
Jamie Malachy
May 1, 2024
Indomitable Alcaraz survives huge scare against Struff in Madrid Open thriller
The Spaniard edged past Jan-Lennard Struff 6-3, 6-7 (5), 7-6 (4) in Madrid. He will play Russian Andrey Rublev, the No 7 seed, in the next round
Jamie Malachy
April 30, 2024
2 years ago
“He’s 600 in the world, so I should be the favourite,” laughs Lehecka before facing Nadal in Madrid
The Czech says he will try to remove fear from his mind when...
Carole Bouchard
2 years ago
Nadal encouraged after winning first long match in Madrid: “It is positive”
The Spaniard said he does not have the bad feeling he did when...
Simon Cambers
2 years ago
More classic comedy from Medvedev in Madrid: “Who’s they? The Illuminati?”
Daniil Medvedev had asked the match umpire to put the roof up after...
Jérémy Baudu
2 years ago
Rublev: Nadal’s serve is not quite the same
Andrey Rublev assessed Rafael Nadal's game from his unique vantage point
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
“It’s the same thing as with Nadal!” Furious Rublev argues with umpire
There was more drama at the Mutua Madrid Open as Andrey Rublev rowed...
Carrie Dunn
2 years ago
Alcaraz says his recovery from injury is still a work in progress: “I still don’t trust the forearm 100 percent”
The Spaniard says he is pain free but admits he still has to...
Simon Cambers
2 years ago
Alcaraz shines in straightforward victory over Seyboth Wild to reach last 16 in Madrid
Carlos Alcaraz beat Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-3, 6-3 in the Spanish capital. He...
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
Analysis: Nadal’s serve and movement the biggest improvements from Barcelona to Madrid
Stats from TennisViz and Tennis Data Insights show how much the Spaniard has...
Simon Cambers
2 years ago
Resurgent Rublev defeats Davidovich Fokina to make last 16 in Madrid
Andrey Rublev beat Alejandro Davidovich Fokina 7-6 (10), 6-4 at the Madrid Open....
Jamie Malachy
2 years ago
Between keeping his good memories and playing Roland-Garros at all costs, Nadal has chosen
Rafael Nadal explained that the next two weeks will be very important for...
Jérémy Baudu
2 years ago
Ruud notches 30th win, defeating Kecmanovic in Madrid
Casper Ruud won against Miomir Kecmanovic 6-4, 6-1 on Saturday evening. He'll play...
Tennis Majors
2 years ago
Madrid Masters: Cobolli books spot in third round
Flavio Cobolli won against Nicolas Jarry 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 on Saturday evening. He'll...
Tennis Majors
2 years ago
Madrid Masters: Norrie into third round
Cameron Norrie won against Joao Fonseca 6-1, 6-4 on Saturday evening. He'll face...
Tennis Majors
2 years ago
Nadal “close to his best level” says De Minaur; “Let’s not get carried away”, the Spaniard says
Rafael Nadal admits his victory against Alex de Minaur was his most important...
Cédric Rouquette
2 years ago
Madrid Masters: Khachanov into third round
Karen Khachanov edged out Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 7-5 on Saturday evening...
Tennis Majors