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ATP Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Luciano Darderi

ATP Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Taylor Fritz vs Luciano Darderi

Second-round action at the ATP Madrid Open continues on Friday. A plethora of intriguing matches are on schedule. As always, we here at LWOT will offer our predictions for every single one of them, with four of those matches featured in this article.

Iga Swiatek News / Tennis Infinity / 21 minutes ago

Swiatek Steamrolls Past Wang In Her Opening Match At Madrid Open

Iga Swiatek bounced back from her Stuttgart disappointment with a pretty impressive win over Xiyu Wang at the 2024 Madrid Open. The last time the Pole stood on a tennis court was last week at the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart, where Elena Rybakina surprisingly beat her.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago
'Someone with great future in front of him,' Rafael Nadal heaps praises on 16-year-old Darwin Blanch after defeating him 6-1, 6-0 in Madrid Open

'Someone with great future in front of him,' Rafael Nadal heaps praises on 16-year-old Darwin Blanch after defeating him 6-1, 6-0 in Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal is trying his luck for probably the last time at the Madrid Open. He secured an easy win over American teenager Darwin Blanch with hardly

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago
Aryna Sabalenka Bold Statement that Might Hurt WTA’s Reputation

Aryna Sabalenka Bold Statement that Might Hurt WTA’s Reputation

The talk around equal pay in tennis has been going on for a long time but the logic is straightforward to understand. Athletes are reimbursed based on how much they generate; thus, if you’re generating less than the men, you won’t earn as much.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

Dimitrov Opens Up About How He Went From 'Questionable Hotel' To Beating Djokovic In Madrid

Back in 2013, Grigor Dimitrov was a youngster wanting to leave a mark, and he certainly did so at that year's Madrid Open. It would be the first time Dimitrov would beat Novak Djokovic in a tennis match.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Gauff Records Her First-Ever 6-0, 6-0 Win With Crushing Performance In Madrid

Coco Gauff started the 2024 Madrid Open campaign with a crushing win over veteran Arantxa Rus, beating her 6-0, 6-0, the first such win in her career. The American began her 2024 clay season last week at the WTA 500 event in Stuttgart and played some decent tennis before running into Marta Kostyuk.

Naomi Osaka News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Osaka Eliminated Already In Her Second Match At Madrid Open

Naomi Osaka started her Madrid Open campaign with a solid win, but she couldn't add a second one as Liudmila Samsonova outplayed her. The Russian is one of the trickiest players to play because no one ever quite knows what to expect from her.

Emma Raducanu News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago
Emma Raducanu reveals the real reason behind her unexpected loss in the Madrid qualifiers

Emma Raducanu reveals the real reason behind her unexpected loss in the Madrid qualifiers

British tennis ace Emma Raducanu failed to make it to the main draw of the Madrid Open as she was defeated in the very first round of the qualifiers. Raducanu lost 6-2, 6-2 to Maria Lourdes Carle, an Argentinian qualifier.

Coco Gauff News / FirstSportz / 14 minutes ago
Coco Gauff is a true Marvel-head as she thanks Noah Lyles for assembling the Avengers in American basketball

Coco Gauff is a true Marvel-head as she thanks Noah Lyles for assembling the Avengers in American basketball

World No. 3 Coco Gauff, who is participating in the Madrid Open, lauded American track and field sprinter Noah Lyles for his comments on the USA’s basketball

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Djokovic 'Visualizes' Himself With 25th Grand Slam Title As He 'Adjusts' To Alcaraz & Sinner

Visualization is a powerful tool that many athletes employ, including Novak Djokovic, who imagined himself with 25 Grand Slam trophies. Not too long ago, many believed that Djokovic could win more than Grand Slam trophies, which seemed likely.

Tennis News / ESPN / 41 minutes ago

BJK Cup finals group stage now knockout round

The Billie Jean King Cup finals will take place over nine days with a knockout round replacing the group stage, organisers the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Thursday.

Tennis News / ESPN / 19 minutes ago

2nd roof ready in time for French Open, Olympics

The second retractable roof at Roland Garros will be inaugurated on the opening day of the French Open next month, a project planned with the Paris Olympics in mind.

Novak Djokovic News / FirstSportz / 1 hour ago
Watch: 'Isn’t it obvious?' Novak Djokovic reveals he would prefer being the next ‘James Bond’ as his ‘acting’ career needs a new challenge

Watch: 'Isn’t it obvious?' Novak Djokovic reveals he would prefer being next James Bond as ‘acting’ career needs a new challenge

Serbian tennis ace Novak Djokovic is ready to take the role of the next James Bond as he looks to take his acting career to the next level. The 36-year-old said it was obvious that he would want the role of the famous character and he is ready to leave his Novak Djokovic character if he is offered the James Bond role.

Feliciano Lopez News / Tennis Infinity / 43 minutes ago

Madrid Open Director Lopez Faces Fresh Accusations Of Sexism From WTA Doubles Player

Controversy has been rekindled at this year's Madrid Open, and it involves the tournament's director, Feliciano Lopez, who is embroiled in another sexism saga.

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 9 hours ago
WTA Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Arantxa Rus

WTA Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Coco Gauff vs Arantxa Rus

Coco Gauff could become the world No. 2 at the end of the WTA Madrid Open if results go her way. Her first match at the tournament against Arantxa Rus is one of several taking place on a very busy day of WTA action in Spain.

Naomi Osaka News / FirstSportz / 7 hours ago
Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from French Open due to mental health issues, is now ’embracing’ playing on clay after solid win in Madrid

Naomi Osaka, who withdrew from French Open due to mental health issues, is now ’embracing’ playing on clay after solid win in Madrid

Japanese pro Naomi Osaka is back to winning ways at the clay courts. This was only her second match on clay after two years. Playing at the Mutua Madrid Open, Osaka was up against Greet Minnen in the first-round match.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago
Juncheng Shang wins nearly 4-hour battle vs. Corentin Moutet at Madrid

Juncheng Shang wins nearly 4-hour battle vs. Corentin Moutet at Madrid

Chinese teen Juncheng Shang closed out Wednesday's action with a marathon match, surviving France's Corentin Moutet 6-7 (9), 6-2, 7-6 (10) at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago
Naomi Osaka finds way to win on clay, defeating Greet Minnen in Madrid

Naomi Osaka finds way to win on clay, defeating Greet Minnen in Madrid

Naomi Osaka recorded her first clay-court victory in exactly two years on Wednesday when the former World No. 1 topped lucky loser Greet Minnen 6-4, 6-1 at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Richard Gasquet News / Last Word On Sports / 13 minutes ago
ATP Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Richard Gasquet vs Lorenzo Sonego

ATP Madrid Day 2 Predictions Including Richard Gasquet vs Lorenzo Sonego

Thursday means it’s time for the 16 first-round matches in the top half of the men’s singles draw at the ATP Madrid Open. A fair few veterans clawed their way into the event with several in action on what promises to be an entertaining day of tennis.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 33 minutes ago
Tatjana Maria comes back to defeat Peyton Stearns in Madrid

Tatjana Maria comes back to defeat Peyton Stearns in Madrid

Germany's Tatjana Maria rallied from a set down to defeat Peyton Stearns 6-7 (4), 6-2, 7-6 (5) in first-round action Tuesday at the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

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