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Defending Champion Sabalenka Barely Survives In Her First Match At 2024 Madrid Open

Aryna Sabalenka started her title defense at the 2024 Madrid Open with a very hard-fought win over Magda Linette. This was a match that was much tougher than the Belarusian might have liked, but there are reasons for it.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 2 hours ago

16-Year-Old Prodigy Andreeva Continues Madrid Open Run With Win Over Noskova

Mirra Andreeva recorded another win at the 2024 Madrid Open, beating fellow teenager, Linda Noskova, in three sets. Last year, the Russian player entered the tournament as a 15-year-old and stunned Beatriz Haddad Maia early on.

Emma Raducanu News / Tennis Infinity / 4 hours ago

Raducanu Criticized For Lack Of 'Willingness' After Brutal Defeat In Madrid

Emma Raducanu lost her first match at the 2024 Madrid Open, and former WTA player and British BJKC Team Captain Anne Keothavong took issue with it. Keothavong is the British Billie Jean King Cup Captain, and she's quite familiar with Raducanu.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 16 minutes ago

Alcaraz Reveals Ongoing Talks With Nike Of Creating Specialized Gear Like Nadal

Carlos Alcaraz has confirmed that he is in talks with clothing sponsor Nike to create his own signature line while he's on the court. Alcaraz is one of the sportswear company's prized assets, having enjoyed immense success at a very young age.

Rafael Nadal News / FirstSportz / 1 minute ago

'Don’t think it’s a good idea,' Serena Williams’ ex-coach disagrees with giving 16-yr Darwin Blanch a WC as he crashes against Rafael Nadal at the Madrid Open

Rafael Nadal, the King of Clay, has returned to action at the Mutua Madrid Open, likely for the last time. After a decent performance at the Barcelona Open, the Spaniard is looking to excel at the Masters 1000 event.

Coco Gauff News / Tennis Infinity / 4 hours ago

'He Doesn't Give Best Reactions': Gauff On Dad's Absence From Her Box At Tournaments

Coco Gauff admitted that her father doesn't always have the best reactions during a match, which is why he's often not present in her box. For most of her career, the American traveled with her father, who served as coach.

Emma Raducanu News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Raducanu Signs Up To Play Strasbourg Despite Schedule Overlap With French Open Qualifying

Emma Raducanu is set to compete at the 2024 Strasbourg Open following the release of the official entry list. This year, the Strasbourg Open has been upgraded to become a WTA 500 event and will commence on May 19th.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

Gauff Finds New Doubles Teammate Following Pegula's Madrid Withdrawal

Coco Gauff and Jessica Pegula will not play together in doubles at the 2024 Madrid Open, but that hasn't stopped the World No. 3 from signing up to play doubles at the tournament.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 1 hour ago

2024 Strasbourg Open WTA Entry List - Pegula, Svitolina, Collins & More

The 2024 Strasbourg Open is one of two WTA tournaments running concurrently in the final week before main draw action begins at Roland Garros. This year's Strasbourg Open has been elevated in status and will be a WTA 500 tournament.

Alexander Zverev News / Last Word On Sports / 15 hours ago

ATP Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Alexander Zverev vs Borna Coric

Sixteen second-round matches take place on Friday at the ATP Mutua Madrid Open. The winners of four of the last five editions, Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev, are also in action.

Barbora Krejcikova News / Last Word On Sports / 22 minutes ago

WTA Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Barbora Krejcikova vs Jaqueline Cristian

2021 French Open champion Barbora Krejcikova plays her first match in over two months on Day 4 of the WTA Madrid Open. Her contest with the dangerous Jaqueline Cristian is one of four predicted in this article.

Rafael Nadal News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Rafael Nadal posts easy win in first round in Madrid

Five-time champion Rafael Nadal started his tournament strong as he sailed to a 6-1, 6-0 victory over 16-year-old wild card Darwin Blanch on Thursday in the opening round of the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain.

Tennis News / Tennis Infinity / 55 minutes ago

'What Could Have Happened?': Alcaraz Surprised By Djokovic's Madrid Withdrawal

Carlos Alcaraz was in disbelief upon hearing that Novak Djokovic would not be playing at this year's Madrid Open. Djokovic has played in four tournaments with almost half of the season gone.

Coco Gauff News / Field Level Media / 27 minutes ago

Coco Gauff reaches Madrid third round with double bagel

Third-seeded Coco Gauff cruised to a 6-0, 6-0 win in 51 minutes against the Netherlands' Arantxa Rus during the second round of the Mutua Madrid Open on Thursday.

Billie Jean King News / Daily Faceoff / 52 minutes ago

PWHL names MVP, Playoff MVP awards after Billie Jean King, Ilana Kloss

The new women’s hockey league has revealed the individual accolades it will be handing out. On Thursday, the Professional Women’s Hockey League introduced the Billie Jean King MVP Award and Ilana Kloss Playoff MVP Award.

Danielle Collins News / Last Word On Sports / 43 minutes ago

WTA Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Danielle Collins vs Olga Danilovic

The rest of the WTA Round of 64 action is completed on Day 4 of the Madrid Open. This includes Danielle Collins’ attempt to win a staggering 14th match in a row.

Carlos Alcaraz News / Last Word On Sports / 26 minutes ago

ATP Madrid Day 3 Predictions Including Carlos Alcaraz vs Alexander Shevchenko

No doubt one of the biggest stories at the ATP Madrid Open this week is the return of two-time defending champion Carlos Alcaraz making his first European clay court appearance in 2024.

Aryna Sabalenka News / Last Word On Sports / 58 minutes ago

WTA Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Aryna Sabalenka vs Magda Linette

Aryna Sabalenka is the defending champion at the WTA Madrid Masters, but her form since the Australian Open has been extremely uninspiring. Can the Belarusian fight back and prove she’s still on par with the likes of Iga Swiatek or Elena Rybakina?

Tennis News / Last Word On Sports / 1 hour ago

WTA Madrid Day 4 Predictions Including Mirra Andreeva vs Linda Noskova

Mirra Andreeva was the headline story of WTA Madrid last year, beating Beatriz Haddad Maia, Leylah Fernandez, and Magda Linette on the way to the fourth round (and turning 16 during the event).

Emma Raducanu News / FirstSportz / 2 hours ago

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.

Tennis News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

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.

Coco Gauff News / ClutchPoints / April 24

Coco Gauff gets 100% real on desire to win multiple Grand Slams

American women’s tennis star Coco Gauff openly expressed her aspirations to clinch multiple Grand Slam titles, a goal highlighted by her remarkable rise and recent successes on the world stage.

Naomi Osaka News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

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.