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ATP Madrid Final Prediction – Felix Auger-Aliassime vs Andrey Rublev

After a thrilling fortnight of tennis at the ATP Madrid Open, just two men are still in contention for the title at the Caja Magica. Both have played some excellent tennis to reach the title match and both will no doubt be desperate to get their hands on the trophy.

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'Tennis Never Goes Out Of Style': Venus Williams On Tennis' Appeal Rise After Movie 'Challengers'

Venus Williams loves the recent growing interest in tennis, which is also related to the recently released movie Challengers. The legendary American loves tennis—she really loves tennis.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 19 minutes ago

Nadal 'Not Going To French Open To Make Appearance' According To Federer's Ex-Coach

Ivan Ljubicic, Roger Federer's former coach, doesn't think that Rafael Nadal is going to the Roland Garros to just play; he expects great things from him.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Gauff To Change Doubles Partner In Rome Following Pegula's Withdrawal

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula won't be reuniting in doubles anytime soon, as the older American is nursing an injury back home. Pegula has withdrawn from the second WTA 1000 clay-court tournament, the Italian Open, scheduled to begin on May 7th.

Jiri Lehecka News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'I don’t know if it’s ever happened,' Felix Auger-Aliassime gets his 3rd walkover in Madrid as unfortunate Jiri Lehecka is forced to retire

It’s injuries galore at the Madrid Open, as the red clay seems to be getting the better of many pros. In the last two days alone, four players, including the top three seeds Jannik Sinner, Carlos Alcaraz and Daniil Medvedev, suffered injuries.

Andrey Rublev News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Andrey Rublev, Felix Auger-Aliassime move into Madrid final

Andrey Rublev posted a 6-4, 6-3 win over Taylor Fritz on Friday to advance to the Mutua Madrid Open championship match. The seventh-seeded Russian recorded five aces and won 82.6 percent of his first-serve points (38 of 46) to dispatch the 12th-seeded American in 73 minutes.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Swiatek Reveals Keys To Beating Rivals Sabalenka And Rybakina More Consistently

Iga Swiatek revealed that beating Aryna Sabalenka and Elena Rybakina is a never-ending puzzle that requires constant tinkering. For the most part, Swiatek has been able to handle both of her main rivals on the WTA Tour.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 11 minutes ago

Alcaraz To Retain World No. 3 Despite Forced Italian Open Withdrawal

The bad news for Carlos Alcaraz is that he won't be playing at this year's Italian Open in Rome, but the positive news is that he will retain his place in the world's top three.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Rublev Reaches Maiden Madrid Open Final After Downing Fritz

Andrey Rublev continued his good play at the 2024 Madrid Open by downing Taylor Fritz in two sets for his maiden final at the event. After several weeks of struggles, Rublev found something at the ATP Masters 1000 tournament in Madrid.

Daniil Medvedev News / Tennis Infinity / 52 minutes ago

Defending Champion Medvedev Claims Italian Open At Risk After Madrid Injury

Daniil Medvedev was forced to abandon his 2024 Madrid Open quarter-final match midway through due to groin issues, and his Italian Open is in doubt because of it.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 5 hours ago

Carlos Alcaraz withdraws from Italian Open due to arm injury

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has withdrawn from the upcoming Italian Open, citing an arm injury. "I felt some pain after playing in Madrid, some discomfort in my arm," Alcaraz posted on X Friday.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Sabalenka Embraces 'Big 3' Label For Her, Swiatek & Rybakina Amid Continued Success

Aryna Sabalenka embraced the Big 3 label for herself, Iga Swiatek, and Elena Rybakina, during a great run at the 2024 Madrid Open. The Big Three label is famously associated with Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic, and Rafael Nadal.

Tennis News / ESPN / 1 hour ago

Alcaraz out of Italian Open due to arm injury

World No. 3 Carlos Alcaraz has pulled out of the Italian Open as he continues to recover from an arm injury, the twice Grand Slam champion said on Friday.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago

'Personally, I like it': Daniil Medvedev contradicts Elena Rybakina and Andrey Rublev on the troubles around current Masters format

Russian tennis star Daniil Medvedev has shared his views on the current Masters format which has received criticism from some top players on the tour like Elena Rybakina, Andrey Rublev, and Alexander Zverev.

Tennis News / FirstSportz / 6 hours ago

'I can’t wait to see Djokovic,' Carlos Alcaraz hopes to meet arch rival Novak Djokovic in Rome after Madrid Open exit

Spanish star Carlos Alcaraz has been in the headlines about how eager he is to play at the Italian Open next month. However, he is not only willing to play at the Masters 1000 tournament but also to meet with his rival and tennis legend, Novak Djokovic.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 3 hours ago

WTA Madrid Final Prediction: Iga Swiatek vs Aryna Sabalenka

It is a repeat of last year’s WTA Madrid final, with world No. 1 taking Iga Swiatek taking on Australian Open champion Aryna Sabalenka. The Belarusian got the better of the French Open champion in 2023, but the Pole will be hoping the strong form she has shown so far in the Spanish capital leads to a different result this time.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / May 2

Jiri Lehecka on to Madrid semis after Daniil Medvedev retires

Russian No. 3 seed Daniil Medvedev retired after one set of his Mutua Madrid Open quarterfinal match Thursday in Spain, sending Czech No. 30 seed Jiri Lehecka to the first ATP Masters 1000 semifinal of his career.