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Famous columnist hypes up the return of ‘leader’ Jannik Sinner after the disappointments of Carlos Alcaraz, Alexander Zverev and Novak Djokovic in 2025

Top-tier columnist Benoit Maylin has welcomed the return of World No. 1 Jannik Sinner to the ATP Tour. The Italian is set to return to competitive tennis on May 4th, when his three-month suspension ends.

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Draper tops Paul to reach Madrid Open quarters

Jack Draper progressed to the quarterfinal of the Madrid Open after a straight-sets win over United States's Tommy Paul on Wednesday.

Andre Agassi News / Field Level Media / April 30

Andre Agassi wins debut in U.S. Open Pickleball Championships

Andre Agassi emerged victorious in his professional pickleball debut, teaming with Anna Leigh Waters to record an 11-8, 9-11, 11-7 win in the mixed pro division at the U.S.

Jannik Sinner News / FirstSportz / April 30

'I built my own bubble,' Jannik Sinner explains how he has ultimately managed the three-month suspension

Jannik Sinner is set to return to tour as his three-month suspension is set to end on May 4. The Italian has been out of professional tennis since February and has not played a single match since the Australian Open.

Lorenzo Musetti News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Romantic Moment Steals the Spotlight at Lorenzo Musetti and Alex de Minaur’s Madrid Open Match

Tennis fans gathered at the Madrid Open on Monday were treated to an unexpected and heartwarming moment — and it had nothing to do with the action on the court.

Iga Swiatek News / FirstSportz / April 30

Iga Swiatek gives uneasy response to a ‘stupid’ question on ATP tour potentially becoming more open now like the WTA

Polish tennis star Iga Swiatek is back in the Madrid Open semifinals after a hard-fought win over Madison Keys. However, the highlights weren’t just on the court — they also came during her post-match press conference.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

WTA Madrid Semifinal Predictions Including Iga Swiatek vs Coco Gauff

Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff headline semifinal action at the WTA Mutua Madrid Open. The defending champion has a dominant 11-3 record against her American rival, but has lost their last two matches.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

Resilient Aryna Sabalenka prevails over Marta Kostyuk in rainy Madrid Open clash, sets up Svitolina semifinal

Aryna Sabalenka secures a hard-fought victory against Marta Kostyuk 7-6(4), 7-6(7) and returns to the semifinals of the Madrid Open. This is the fourth time in her last 5 appearances in Madrid that Sabalenka has reached at least the semifinals, having won the title in 2021 and 2023.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

'I would do the same as Rafa did for me': Zheng Qinwen talks about the inspiration behind her meeting with Rafael Nadal

Zheng Qinwen spoke about how she took inspiration from a great gesture Rafael Nadal had with her. The Paris 2024 gold medalist talked about the time she met the 22-time Grand Slam champion, and the kindness Nadal showed in approaching her.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

'There’s much harder work out there': Jack Draper’s reflection after Carlos Alcaraz’s documentary

Jack Draper achieved a resounding victory against Tommy Paul (6-2, 6-2) and advanced for the fourth time in his career to the quarterfinals of a Masters 1000, although for the first time on clay courts.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Tennis Infinity / April 30

Watch: Carlos Alcaraz Returns To Practice But With Very Worrying Signs

Carlos Alcaraz returned to the tennis courts after taking some time away because of injuries that forced him to miss the Madrid Open. Alcaraz started this clay-court season at the Monte-Carlo Masters, where he won the title before reaching the final in Barcelona.

Iga Swiatek News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

Watch: 'I’m too stupid to answer that question': Iga Swiatek's baffled response to ATP vs WTA comparison

Iga Swiatek had a peculiar moment at the press conference after her victory against Madison Keys in the Madrid Open quarterfinals. The 5-time Grand Slam champion was asked about comparisons between the ATP Tour and the WTA Tour, and the consistency of their top players.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

Top-10 Takedown: Iga Swiatek surpasses Serena Williams with stunning win rate

Iga Swiatek survived a tough encounter against Madison Keys, suffering a bagel on the clay courts of the Madrid Open. However, she managed to recover to secure the victory 0-6, 6-3, 6-4 and guarantee her spot in the semifinals of the tournament, where she is the defending champion.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

Jannik Sinner fires back: Responds to Serena and Djokovic after doping ban comments

Jannik Sinner responded to comments from Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic following his 3-month ban in the doping controversy. The world No.1 is preparing for his return within a week at the Masters 1000 Rome Open in front of his home crowd in Italy, which will be perfect preparation for Roland Garros.

Jack Draper News / FirstSportz / April 30

Jack Draper becomes ‘reader’ during huge power outage in Spain

Like most of the tennis players in Madrid, Jack Draper too turned off his phone and did something useful when Spain witnessed a massive power outage. Draper is not a bookworm but he was very proud after finishing 10 pages of a book during the blackout.

Stefanos Tsitsipas News / FirstSportz / April 30

'I’m a bit lost,' Stefanos Tsitsipas hits rock bottom after exiting from the Madrid Open in the third round

Stefanos Tsitsipas has continued his downward slope since winning the Dubai Tennis Championships in February. The Greek star is currently ranked World No.18 in the ATP and has failed to produce the sublime display he had last year.

Daniil Medvedev News / FirstSportz / April 30

Daniil Medvedev ‘enjoyed’ time away from phone during massive outage in Madrid

When a massive power outage hit Spain, tennis players at the Madrid Open left their phones; to engage themselves in other activities. For them, it was a fun thing to do as several players admitted that they enjoyed the blackout.

Tennis News / TennisUpToDate.com / April 30

Rafael Nadal defends Jannik Sinner in doping saga: 'I 100% believe he’s innocent'

Rafael Nadal once again shared his opinion on the Jannik Sinner doping saga, stating that he does not believe there was any special treatment for the current World No.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / April 30

Rafael Nadal can’t imagine himself following in Andy Murray’s footsteps after retirement

Rafael Nadal has made it very clear that he has no intention to make his comeback on the tour as a coach. Nadal called time on his illustrious career at the Davis Cup after Spain failed to beat the Netherlands in the quarterfinals.

Tennis News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Why Carlos Alcaraz Is Not Rafael Nadal 2.0

Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz is already making gigantic strides in tennis. The 21-year-old has won four Grand Slam titles and six Masters 1000 titles and became the youngest player to finish the season as World No.

Jannik Sinner News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Jannik Sinner: 3 Reasons He Will Remain Unbeatable After Suspension

World No. 1 Jannik Sinner is set to make his return to the world of tennis after a three-month suspension. The Italian tested positive for clostebol last year at Indian Wells, and the news got leaked to the press in August, shortly after his Cincinnati Open win.

Novak Djokovic News / Total Apex Sports / April 30

Novak Djokovic: 3 Reasons Roland Garros Is Critical For Him

Novak Djokovic is no longer the best player in the world. That was going to happen at some point. However, nobody expected it to come this drastically.

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Toni Nadal Transformed Rafael Nadal’s Career With a Single Change Says Goran Ivanisevic

In sports, small decisions can have monumental consequences. Few examples highlight this better than the story of Rafael Nadal’s left-handed game — a decision

Tennis News / Athlon Sports / April 30

Serena Williams Made Dinara Safina Feel Hopeless Before Matches

Former world No. 1 Dinara Safina recently opened up about the towering challenge of facing Serena Williams during her career, offering a candid glimpse into the mental hurdles she faced against the tennis icon.

Andre Agassi News / Field Level Media / April 29

Andre Agassi 'comfortable' ahead of pro pickleball debut

Andre Agassi won eight Grand Slam titles during his Hall of Fame tennis career. But when it comes to pickleball, he's making it clear that he's the student learning from an 18-year-old mentor.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / April 29

Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Madison Keys reach Madrid QFs

No. 1 seed Aryna Sabalenka of Belarus sailed past American foe Peyton Stearns 6-2, 6-4 on Tuesday to reach the quarterfinals of the Mutua Madrid Open. Sabalenka headlines an intriguing final eight at the WTA 1000 event, which will also feature a duel between No.

Alexander Zverev News / Field Level Media / April 29

Francisco Cerundolo downs top seed Alexander Zverev in Madrid

No. 20 seed Francisco Cerundolo of Argentina dismissed top seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 7-5, 6-3 on Tuesday to advance to the quarterfinals of the Madrid Open.