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Ruud beats Draper in Madrid Open final to win his first Masters 1000 title

Casper Ruud rallied from 5-3 down in the first set and sealed the victory after capitalizing on his lone break at 2-2 in the third.

Casper Ruud kisses his trophy on the podium after winning Jack Draper during their 2025 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles final match(AFP)

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Published on May 05, 2025 07:41 AM IST

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Tennis players in dark as matches at Madrid Open suspended due to power outage

The 2023 US Open champion posted an Instagram story showing only an emergency light working in an otherwise dark locker room.

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Published on Apr 29, 2025 12:59 PM IST

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Power outage in Spain leads to play being halted at Madrid Open

Play has been cancelled at the Madrid Open for the rest of the day following a massive power cut in Spain

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Updated on Apr 28, 2025 09:49 PM IST

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Novak Djokovic suffers shock first-round exit in Madrid Open to nervous Arnaldi

Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was scuppered by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic reacts during his round of 64 match against Italy's Matteo Arnaldi (REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 27, 2025 06:22 AM IST

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Alcaraz pulls out of Madrid Open, confirms double injury blow before French Open

Carlos Alcaraz's injury revelation sparked major worry with the French Open around the corner.

Carlos Alcaraz pulled out of Madrid Open 2025(REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 24, 2025 05:53 PM IST

ByHT Sports Desk

Tennis-Rublev downs Draper to win Qatar Open

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Published on Feb 22, 2025 11:46 PM IST

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Rafael Nadal loses in likely last Madrid Open outing, plans to play in Rome

Nadal lost in straight sets to the 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round at Madrid on Tuesday.

Spain's Rafael Nadal gestures after losing against Czech Republic's Jiri Lehecka during the 2024 ATP Tour Madrid Open tournament round of 16 tennis match at Caja Magica in Madrid on April 30, 2024. (Photo by Thomas COEX / AFP)(AFP)

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Published on May 01, 2024 10:48 AM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz set to return to No. 1 after retaining Madrid title

Alcaraz joined Nadal as only consecutive Madrid champion in tournament history, and youngest player to defend a Masters 1000 title since Nadal in 2005-06.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates with the trophy after winning the 2023 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament(AFP)

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Updated on May 08, 2023 06:57 PM IST

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Rohan Bopanna-Matthew Ebden lose in Madrid Open final

The Indo-Aussie pairing rallied to take a set before losing to Russia’s Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov – both elite singles players – at Madrid on Saturday

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Published on May 06, 2023 10:00 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent, Mumbai

Carlos Alcaraz celebrates 20th birthday with return to Madrid final

Alcaraz was presented with a cake on center court to celebrate his 20th birthday on Friday after beating 17th-seeded Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3.

Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, center down, poses with a cake for his 20th birthday after his victory over Borna Coric(AP)

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Published on May 05, 2023 11:36 PM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Alexander Zverev to reach Madrid Open quarters

It was a rematch of last year’s Madrid final, which Alcaraz also comfortably won against the former two-time champion in the Spanish capital.

Alexander Zverev, of Germany, left, shakes hands with Carlos Alcaraz, of Spain, at the ne of the match at the Madrid Open(AP)

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Published on May 02, 2023 10:25 PM IST

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Daniil Medvedev, Andrey Rublev upset in Madrid Open; Aryna Sabalenka advances

No. 2-seeded Medvedev lost to qualifier Aslan Karatsev 7-6 (1), 6-4. Karatsev, ranked 121, earned his first victory against a top-10 opponent since 2021.

Russia's Daniil Medvedev gestures as he leaves the court after his 2023 ATP Tour Madrid Open tennis tournament singles match against Russia's Aslan Karatsev(AFP)

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Published on May 02, 2023 07:50 PM IST

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Aryna Sabalenka defeats teen Andreeva in Madrid Open, Daniil Medvedev advances

Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion and the 2021 Madrid Open winner, made it to the last eight in Madrid for the second time.

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - May 1, 2023 Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka shakes hands with Russia's Mirra Andreeva after winning their round of 16 match REUTERS/Isabel Infantes(REUTERS)

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Published on May 01, 2023 08:43 PM IST

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Russian teenager Andreeva continues breakout at Madrid Open

In the men's draw, second-seeded Medvedev advanced to the third round after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 in the Russian's tournament opener.

Mirra Andreeva of Russia returns the ball against Magda Linette of Poland during their match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, April 29, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)(AP)

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Published on Apr 30, 2023 07:37 AM IST

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Alcaraz survives scare in Madrid opener; Swiatek wins

Alcaraz was on the brink of an early upset before he dug down for a 2-6 6-4 6-2 victory over his Finnish opponent.

Tennis - Madrid Open - Park Manzanares, Madrid, Spain - April 28, 2023 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz reacts during his round of 64 match against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori REUTERS/Juan Medina TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY(REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 29, 2023 10:41 AM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz survives Emil Ruusuvuori scare in Madrid opener

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to beat 41st-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates winning his round of 64 match against Finland's Emil Ruusuvuori (REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 28, 2023 10:07 PM IST

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Andreeva, 15, wins again at Madrid Open; Murray loses

In the men's draw, two-time Madrid champion Andy Murray lost his first-round match in straight sets to qualifier Andrea Vavassori.

Andy Murray, of Britain, returns the ball to Andrea Vavassori of Italy during their match at the Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain, Thursday, April 27, 2023. (AP Photo/Manu Fernandez)(AP)

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Published on Apr 28, 2023 02:31 PM IST

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Madrid Open: Andreeva, 15, gets 1st tour win; Raducanu withdraws

The 6-3, 6-4 upset of former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open on Wednesday was the first tour-level win for the Russian teenager.

MIAMI GARDENS, FLORIDA - MARCH 22: Erika Andreeva of Russia returns a shot to Ashlyn Krueger during the Miami Open at Hard Rock Stadium on March 22, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Matthew Stockman/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by MATTHEW STOCKMAN / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)(Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Apr 27, 2023 02:02 PM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz goes for Spanish double, No. 1 spot at Madrid Open

If he wins the title in Madrid, Alcaraz would only need to play one match in Rome to be back at No. 1.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz celebrates after winning the Barcelona Open in the final match against Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas (REUTERS)

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Published on Apr 25, 2023 10:18 PM IST

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Djokovic to miss Madrid Open along with Nadal

While no specific reason was given for Djokovic’s withdrawal, he did discuss issues with his elbow recently, mostly downplaying the extent of the problem.

FILE - Serbia's Novak Djokovic looks up during the quarterfinals of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, Thursday, March 1, 2023. Top-ranked Novak Djokovic will miss the Madrid Open, apparently due to a fitness issue, the Spanish event said Saturday, April 22, 2023. (AP Photo/Kamran Jebreili, File)(AP)

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Published on Apr 22, 2023 06:45 PM IST

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Nadal out of Madrid Open after slow recovery from hip injury

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been sidelined since January by a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open.

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Published on Apr 20, 2023 03:58 PM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz, a rise to rival the Big Three

The numbers the 19-year-old Spaniard - World No 6 and eyeing his first Grand Slam win at Roland Garros - has accumulated mirrors the early success of the Big Three.

Carlos Alcaraz during the Madrid Open. (Getty)

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Published on May 18, 2022 06:07 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Impressive Carlos Alcaraz wins in Madrid for 4th title of the year

His comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Zverev followed victories over his idol Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Germany's Alexander Zverev(REUTERS)

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Published on May 09, 2022 07:20 AM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz, the tennis future and present, rolled into one

In a men’s game that is searching for fresh faces to assert themselves, 19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz seems the real deal going by his sensational rise

Alcaraz's rise has been as accelerated as it is astonishing.(AP)

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Published on May 08, 2022 09:54 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta

Ons Jabeur beats Jessica Pegula to win first WTA 1000 title in Madrid

Jabeur had been in scintillating form at the claycourt tournament and the 27-year-old produced a determined display against Pegula to end her journey in the Spanish capital on the perfect note.

Tunisia's Ons Jabeur celebrate with the trophy after winning the Madrid Open(REUTERS)

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Published on May 08, 2022 08:37 AM IST

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to reach Madrid Open final

Djokovic rallied from a break down to take the opening set in a tie-breaker and the 34-year-old looked dangerous on his serve as he won 2️1 straight points on it in the opener.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz Garfia shakes hands with Serbia's Novak Djokovic after winning their semi final match(REUTERS)

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Published on May 08, 2022 07:31 AM IST

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Change of guard? Alcaraz overpowers Nadal at Madrid Open

The 19-year-old Alcaraz recovered from a bad ankle twist early in the second set to earn his first victory against the 21-time Grand Slam champion.

Spain's Carlos Alcaraz with Spain's Rafael Nadal(REUTERS)

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Published on May 06, 2022 10:58 PM IST

AP | , Madrid

Djokovic beats Hurkacz to reach semi-finals in Madrid

Djokovic looked much more like his usual self at the Manolo Santana Stadium on a sunny day in Madrid as he continued to work his way back towards top form ahead of the French Open.

Serbia's Novak Djokovic celebrates after winning a match against Poland's Hubert Hurkacz (AP)

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Published on May 06, 2022 09:52 PM IST

Reuters | , Madrid

'Fighting' like Real, Nadal saves 4 match points to reach Madrid Open QF

The “Si se puede!" ("Yes we can!") chants that echoed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday were also present at the “Caja Mágica” on Thursday after Nadal saw himself against the ropes, like Madrid was the night before.

Spain's Rafael Nadal reacts during his third round match against Belgium's David Goffin (REUTERS)

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Published on May 06, 2022 07:12 AM IST

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Rafael Nadal returns from injury with straight-set win in Madrid

Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home. He cruised in the first set and recovered in the second after twice losing his serve following a rain interruption.

Rafael Nadal of Spain celebrates after a winning point against Miomir Kecmanovic of Serbia during their match at the Mutua Madrid Open tennis tournament in Madrid, Spain.(AP)

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Published on May 04, 2022 11:36 PM IST

AP | , Madrid

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Casper Ruud rallied from 5-3 down in the first set and sealed the victory after capitalizing on his lone break at 2-2 in the third.

The 2023 US Open champion posted an Instagram story showing only an emergency light working in an otherwise dark locker room.

Play has been cancelled at the Madrid Open for the rest of the day following a massive power cut in Spain

Djokovic's bid for a 100th career title was scuppered by Italian Matteo Arnaldi, who beat the Serb 6-3, 6-4 in the Madrid Open second round.

Carlos Alcaraz's injury revelation sparked major worry with the French Open around the corner.

TENNIS-DOHA/ (PIX, TV):Tennis-Rublev downs Draper to win Qatar Open

Nadal lost in straight sets to the 31st-ranked Jiri Lehecka in the fourth round at Madrid on Tuesday.

Alcaraz joined Nadal as only consecutive Madrid champion in tournament history, and youngest player to defend a Masters 1000 title since Nadal in 2005-06.

The Indo-Aussie pairing rallied to take a set before losing to Russia’s Andrey Rublev and Karen Khachanov – both elite singles players – at Madrid on Saturday

Alcaraz was presented with a cake on center court to celebrate his 20th birthday on Friday after beating 17th-seeded Borna Coric 6-4, 6-3.

It was a rematch of last year’s Madrid final, which Alcaraz also comfortably won against the former two-time champion in the Spanish capital.

No. 2-seeded Medvedev lost to qualifier Aslan Karatsev 7-6 (1), 6-4. Karatsev, ranked 121, earned his first victory against a top-10 opponent since 2021.

Sabalenka, the Australian Open champion and the 2021 Madrid Open winner, made it to the last eight in Madrid for the second time.

In the men's draw, second-seeded Medvedev advanced to the third round after beating qualifier Andrea Vavassori 6-4, 6-3 in the Russian's tournament opener.

Alcaraz was on the brink of an early upset before he dug down for a 2-6 6-4 6-2 victory over his Finnish opponent.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz fought back from a set down to beat 41st-ranked Emil Ruusuvuori 2-6, 6-4, 6-2

In the men's draw, two-time Madrid champion Andy Murray lost his first-round match in straight sets to qualifier Andrea Vavassori.

The 6-3, 6-4 upset of former U.S. Open finalist Leylah Fernandez at the Madrid Open on Wednesday was the first tour-level win for the Russian teenager.

If he wins the title in Madrid, Alcaraz would only need to play one match in Rome to be back at No. 1.

While no specific reason was given for Djokovic’s withdrawal, he did discuss issues with his elbow recently, mostly downplaying the extent of the problem.

The 22-time Grand Slam winner has been sidelined since January by a left hip flexor injury he picked up at the Australian Open.

The numbers the 19-year-old Spaniard - World No 6 and eyeing his first Grand Slam win at Roland Garros - has accumulated mirrors the early success of the Big Three.

His comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over Zverev followed victories over his idol Rafael Nadal in the quarterfinals and top-ranked Novak Djokovic in the semifinals.

In a men’s game that is searching for fresh faces to assert themselves, 19-year-old Spaniard Carlos Alcaraz seems the real deal going by his sensational rise

Jabeur had been in scintillating form at the claycourt tournament and the 27-year-old produced a determined display against Pegula to end her journey in the Spanish capital on the perfect note.

Djokovic rallied from a break down to take the opening set in a tie-breaker and the 34-year-old looked dangerous on his serve as he won 2️1 straight points on it in the opener.

The 19-year-old Alcaraz recovered from a bad ankle twist early in the second set to earn his first victory against the 21-time Grand Slam champion.

Djokovic looked much more like his usual self at the Manolo Santana Stadium on a sunny day in Madrid as he continued to work his way back towards top form ahead of the French Open.

The “Si se puede!" ("Yes we can!") chants that echoed at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium on Wednesday were also present at the “Caja Mágica” on Thursday after Nadal saw himself against the ropes, like Madrid was the night before.

Nadal showed few signs of rustiness in his 6-1, 7-6 (4) opening win at home. He cruised in the first set and recovered in the second after twice losing his serve following a rain interruption.

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