Photo credit: Rob Stone/@Rob Stone Tennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua Madrid Open crown. On the women’s side, World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka plays for a…

The Japanese star advanced in Madrid to crack a milestone. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 23, 2025 35-year-old Kei Nishikori is still loving his time on tour, and still racking up wins. The former World No. 4 defeated Aleksandar Vukic on Thursday in Madrid, 6-4, 3-6, 6-3, to become the eighth active…

Grand Slam king names the champion he feels is most undervalued. By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Thursday, April 24, 2025 Photo credit: Rolex Monte-Carlo Masters Facebook Grand Slam king Novak Djokovic has beaten iconic champions on the game’s greatest stages. The Serbian superstar cites a Grand Slam champion who has upstaged stars as arguably the…

Reigning Madrid champion Iga Swiatek seeks to avenge her Miami loss to Alexandra Ealain her Madrid opener. Photo credit: Rob Stone/@RobStoneTennis Mutua Madrid Open Madrid, SpainApril 23-May 4, 2025Prize Money: €8,055,385 Rublev Aims to Defend Madrid Andrey Rublev is reigning men’s champion. A pair of two-time Madrid champions–Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev–chase a third Mutua…

Corentin Moutet heard the boos after snapping his racquet and retiring in Madrid.  By Richard Pagliaro | @Tennis_Now | Wednesday, April 23, 2025 Photo credit: Tennis TV Screenshot Combustible Corentin Moutet snapped his stick then pulled the plug in a Madrid meltdown today. The left-handed Moutet was trailing compatriot Harold Mayot 6-3, 3-2 when the qualifier…

The Greek says she needed a win like today’s, for her confidence. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Wednesday April 23, 2025 A 7-13 record entering Madrid has landed Maria Sakkari in the doldrums – and more than 50 ranking spots below where she finished 2024 – at No.82 in the world. But things could…

Jelena Ostapenko enjoyed a week to remember at the Porsche Tennis Grand Prix in Stuttgart, capping off her incredible run with a championship trophy, €142,610 in prize money, and the keys to a brand-new orange Porsche Macan Turbo. The 27-year-old Latvian was all smiles as she celebrated on the court, joined by her boyfriend, who…

Jelena Ostapenko in Stuttgart Jelena Ostapenko is now 6-0 against Iga Swiatek. Their first meeting doesn’t really count: It was on grass, and Iga was 18. Since then: One was close, and Swiatek picked up a set in two others. These are (usually) not blowouts. But most of the time Iga faces an opponent outside…

Rune is back in the Top 10 after a year outside. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday April 21, 2025 For the first time in over a year, Holger Rune is back in the Top 10. The Dane, fresh off his victory over Carlos Alcaraz in the Barcelona final, rises four spots to No.9,…

Djokovic could meet his Spanish rival in the semis. By Chris Oddo | @TheFanChild | Monday April 21, 2025 The men’s draw at the Madrid Open is pretty fair and balanced. Novak Djokovic is in the lower half, and he could potentially face Carlos Alcaraz in the semifinals. Top-seeded Alexander Zverev, fresh off the Munich…