Madrid Open

Novak Djokovic backs Justin Gimelstob's decision to quit ATP board

Gimelstob resigned from the board last week after being sentenced to three years probation and 60 hours community service on an assault charge.

May 07, 2019, 15:48 PM IST

Petra Kvitova battles into third round of Madrid Open

Kvitova will now face either Romanian wildcard Sorana Cirstea or former World No four Caroline Garcia in the last-16 of the tournament.

May 07, 2019, 00:05 AM IST

Roger Federer returns to third spot in ATP rankings

Federer is now standing with a total of 5, 590 points, maintaining a lead of 25 points over fourth-placed Zverev, the ATP official website reported.

May 06, 2019, 20:22 PM IST

Roger Federer admits to lacking confidence ahead of clay-court season

The 37-year-old Swiss star brushed aside injured John Isner of America 6-1, 6-4 to lift his 101st ATP title at the Miami Open on Sunday.

Apr 02, 2019, 18:07 PM IST

Roger Federer set for clay court return with Madrid Open

The Madrid Open is slated to take place from May 3 to May 12. 

Feb 21, 2019, 16:48 PM IST

Roger Federer rules himself out of Monte Carlo Masters

Federer is most likely to make a return on clay-court with either Madrid Open (May 3) or Italian Open (May 6).

Feb 12, 2019, 12:41 PM IST

Alexander Zverev crushes Dominic Thiem to win Madrid Open title

Germany's Alexander Zverev looked every bit a serious French Open title contender as he crushed claycourt specialist Dominic Thiem 6-4 6-4 in the Madrid Open final on Sunday.

May 14, 2018, 18:03 PM IST

Simona Halep, Maria Sharapova exit from Madrid Open

Pliskova will play fellow Czech Petra Kvitova in the semi-finals after the 10th seed beat Russian Daria Kasatkina 6-4 6-0. 

May 11, 2018, 12:09 PM IST

Simona Halep's Madrid Open hat-trick bid ended by Karolina Pliskova

World number one Simona Halep's Madrid Open hat-trick hopes bit the dust as she was overpowered 6-4 6-3 in the quarter-final by inspired Czech Karolina Pliskova on Thursday.

May 10, 2018, 22:44 PM IST

Rafael Nadal looks to seal last-eight spot at Madrid Open

Having received a bye in the opening round of the tournament, the Spaniard tennis maestro had yesterday kick-started his campaign in Madrid Arena with a comfortable 6-3, 6-1 win over French player Gael Monfils in a one-sided second-round clash that lasted one hour and 13 minutes.

May 10, 2018, 13:06 PM IST

Novak Djokovic stunned by England's Kyle Edmund at Madrid Open

Djokovic, a two-time champion in the Spanish capital, has not won a deciding set this year and, having previously suffered final set losses to Martin Klizan, Dominic Thiem and Taro Daniel, the 30-year-old Serb`s disappointing run continued.

May 10, 2018, 12:29 PM IST

Wozniacki, Muguruza exit, Halep in quarters of Madrid Open

Denmark`s Wozniacki lost 6-2 6-2 to world number 20 Kiki Bertens, while Wimbledon champion Muguruza was beaten 6-2 4-6 6-3 by Daria Kasatkina in a thrilling late game.

May 10, 2018, 12:18 PM IST

Victoria Azarenka cruises into Round Two of Madrid Open

The Belarusian, who missed a large part of last season due to a custody battle over her son, kicked off her Madrid Open campaign with a 6-3 6-3 victory over Serbian Aleksandra Krunic in the first round.

May 07, 2018, 12:48 PM IST

Former champion Serena Williams withdraws from Madrid Open

Former world number one Serena Williams has withdrawn from the Madrid Open as she continues to regain full fitness ahead of the French Open later this month, the tournament`s organisers said on Thursday.

May 03, 2018, 19:47 PM IST

Madrid Open: Romania's Simona Halep defends crown, beats Kristina Mladenovic in hard-fought final

The winner was rewarded with a cheque for $1.14 million while the runner-up took home $559,339.

May 14, 2017, 16:52 PM IST

Madrid Open: Relentless Rafael Nadal sets up semi-finals clash with Novak Djokovic

Nadal eased past Goffin 6-3, 6-1 in their only previous meeting on his way to winning the Monte Carlo Masters last month before also lifting a 10th Barcelona Open.

May 13, 2017, 11:15 AM IST

Madrid Open: Kei Nishikori injury sends Novak Djokovic through; Simona Halep rolls on

Nishikori is now also a major doubt for the Rome Masters next week with 10 days to go until the start of the French Open.

May 12, 2017, 20:15 PM IST

Madrid Open: Andy Murray stunned by unseeded Borna Coric; Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic enter quarters

Four-time champion Nadal, the only Spaniard left in the tournament, demolished Kyrgios, who lost interest as the match progressed, provoking boos from the crowd.

May 12, 2017, 08:40 AM IST

Madrid Open: Eugenie Bouchard out with crushing 6-4 6-0 defeat to Svetlana Kuznetsova

Kuznetsova will face Kristina Mladenovic of France in the last four on Friday, with Anastasija Sevastova of Latvia meeting Romanian third seed Simona Halep in the other semi-final.

May 12, 2017, 08:37 AM IST

Madrid Open: Andy Murray bows out as Novak Djokovic marches on into the quarter-finals

Defending champion Novak Djokovic did ease into the quarter-finals, though, with a 6-4, 7-5 win over Feliciano Lopez.

May 12, 2017, 00:18 AM IST