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'Emotional' Nadal knocked out of Madrid Open by Lehecka
Le 01/05/2024 à 00:29 Jiri Lehecka broke home hearts on Tuesday as he put an end to Rafael Nadal's run at the Madrid Open, on the Spaniard's final appearance at the Masters 1000 tournament. The 30th-seeded Lehecka defeate... Lire la suite
Imperturbable Lehecka ends Nadal's story in Madrid
Le 01/05/2024 à 00:21 This time, the tribute was not delayed. Jiri Lehecka, 22, delivered a match of the highest quality to topple a determined Nadal (7-5, 6-4 in 2h01). Although rather inconsistent, the Spaniard was able ... Lire la suite
ATP/WTA Madrid Open results - collated
Le 01/05/2024 à 00:17 Results from the ATP/WTA Madrid Open on Tuesday (x denotes seeding): Men 4th rd Jiri Lehecka (CZE x30) bt Rafael Nadal (ESP) 7-5, 6-4 Carlos Alcaraz (ESP x2) bt Jan-Lennard Struff (GER x23) 6-3, 6... Lire la suite
Lehecka takes command against Nadal
Le 30/04/2024 à 23:07 For the moment, Jiri Lehecka is spoiling the party in Madrid. A very aggressive Jiri Lehecka won the first act against a good Nadal (7-5 in 58 minutes). In a match of good quality, the Czech didn't s... Lire la suite
Unplayable Auger-Aliassime beats Ruud to challenge Sinner in Madrid quarter-finals
Le 30/04/2024 à 21:13 What a performance! Simply immense. We'd rather forgotten it, but Félix Auger-Aliassime is capable of playing at an extremely high level. And that's exactly what he did. Buoyed by a killer serve and d... Lire la suite
Alcaraz holds off Struff to reach Madrid quarter-finals
Le 30/04/2024 à 20:17 Second seed Carlos Alcaraz extended his Madrid Open winning streak to a record-equalling 14 with a hard-fought victory over familiar foe Jan-Lennard Struff to move into the quarter-finals on Tuesday. ... Lire la suite
Alcaraz resists the pressure of an excellent Struff to reach the quarters
Le 30/04/2024 à 19:19 Carlos Alcaraz gave himself a real scare. Really scared. The defending champion was tested, much more than he could have imagined, but he stood firm (6-3, 6-7, 7-6 in 2 hours 52 minutes). In a crazy r... Lire la suite
Swept aside by Ruud, Norrie praises his opponent: "I'd say he's the favourite of the tournament and probably the favourite of Roland Garros too"
Le 30/04/2024 à 18:33 On Monday, Cameron Norrie was soundly beaten by a very good Casper Ruud (6-2, 6-4). The Norwegian, who has been unstoppable since Monte Carlo (11 wins in 12 matches, 1 title and 1 final), has mastered... Lire la suite
Cerundolo topples Zverev and joins Fritz in Madrid quarter-finals!
Le 30/04/2024 à 17:31 It was the first big surprise of the day in Madrid. Francisco Cerundolo, ranked 22nd in the world and adept at playing on ochre, brilliantly outclassed a very disappointing Alexander Zverev (6-3, 6-4)... Lire la suite
Before facing Nadal, Lehecka doesn't tremble: "I'm going out there with the conviction that I can win".
Le 30/04/2024 à 16:37 Jiri Lehecka, 22 and ranked 31st in the world, is set to take on Rafael Nadal this Tuesday evening. He may be facing a mountain to climb, but the Czech is confident he can win. This is not the first ... Lire la suite
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Insolite - Beaten, Cachin asks Nadal for his shirt
Le 30/04/2024 à 14:54 On Monday, Rafael Nadal and Pedro Cachin engaged in an incredible battle. On a packed Court Manolo Santana, it was the Spaniard who came out on top (6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in 3h03). After an epic battle, the ... Lire la suite
Medvedev muzzles Bublik to reach quarters in Madrid
Le 30/04/2024 à 13:32 We already knew it, but Daniil Medvedev has confirmed his progress in learning to play on ochre. While he's still better on the fast surface, his weaknesses on ochre seem to fade with time. Interviewe... Lire la suite
Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals
Le 30/04/2024 à 12:41 The crisis seems to be over for Rublev. After weeks of wandering in which the Russian simply couldn't win (4 consecutive defeats before arriving in Madrid), he's doing better. The trauma of Dubai (dis... Lire la suite
Tsonga opens up about the loneliness of a professional tennis player: "I've had big wins where I was unhappy"
Le 30/04/2024 à 12:16 Remember May 24, 2022. That Tuesday when, on a packed Court Philippe Chatrier, Jo-Wilfried Tsonga bid farewell to the French public. At the end of a memorable final match (defeat by Casper Ruud, event... Lire la suite
Garcia not convinced by the new Masters 1000 format: "This format is a bit frustrating".
Le 30/04/2024 à 09:16 Caroline Garcia was soundly beaten on Sunday. Faced with Jasmine Paolini (ranked 13th in the world and title-holder in Dubai this year), the Frenchwoman was unable to get going (beaten 6-3, 6-2). Face... Lire la suite
Sinner fails to shine as he qualifies for the last 16 in Madrid
Le 30/04/2024 à 09:06 Jannick Sinner is as unstoppable as ever this season. Despite an average match (20 winners, 12 unforced errors, 3 service games lost), Sinner came through. Facing Pavel Kotov on Monday evening, the It... Lire la suite
Ruud keeps up his solid form to reach the last 16 in Madrid
Le 29/04/2024 à 21:01 Casper Ruud continues to make headway in Madrid. The 25-year-old is changing his status. A finalist in Monte-Carlo (beating Djokovic in the semi-finals) and, above all, a winner in Barcelona (the most... Lire la suite
Nadal keeps his clay dream alive as he battles past Cachin
Le 29/04/2024 à 19:54 Rafael Nadal said he is doing his best to "keep dreaming" after he extended his stay at the Madrid Open by winning a three-hour tussle with Argentina's Pedro Cachin 6-1, 6-7 (5/7), 6-3 on Monday. Con... Lire la suite
Insolite - Bublik doesn't like mornings: "The key was to wake up".
Le 29/04/2024 à 19:40 The Kazakh is far from an ordinary player. His tennis is not ordinary, but his outspokenness is even less so. Despite his penchant for playing in faster conditions, the Kazakh showed his commitment to... Lire la suite
A Nadal on alternating current reaches the last 16 in Madrid!
Le 29/04/2024 à 19:32 Despite a number of setbacks, Rafael Nadal made it through to the last 16 in Madrid (6-1, 6-7, 6-3 in 3h03). In a disjointed match, the Spaniard's grit finally allowed him to get the better of a very ... Lire la suite
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Cachin relaunches against Nadal in Madrid
Le 29/04/2024 à 18:32 Much better than at the start of the match, Pedro Cachin got back on track on a much quieter Court Manolo Santana (1-6, 7-6 after 2h12 of duel). Taking advantage of a Spaniard losing intensity and con... Lire la suite
In Madrid, Swiatek strolls, Jabeur finds himself
Le 29/04/2024 à 17:10 Iga Swiatek and Ons Jabeur booked their place in the quarter-finals in Madrid on Monday. Ironically, both members of the top 10 needed 1:08 to qualify. As quiet as ever, Iga Swiatek didn't dawdle on ... Lire la suite
Nadal takes the lead against Cachin
Le 29/04/2024 à 17:04 On the Manolo Santana Court, Rafael Nadal logically won the first set against Pedro Cachin (6-1 in 47 minutes). Without necessarily playing his best tennis, the Spaniard delivered a very serious match... Lire la suite
Jabeur wants 'more respect' for women after reaching Madrid quarters
Le 29/04/2024 à 15:19 Tunisian tennis star Ons Jabeur on Monday called out organisers of European tournaments for failing to "respect" women players by giving preferential treatment to men at combined events after she swep... Lire la suite
Cachin believes in his chances against Nadal: "I think he's at a level where we can at least play to try and win".
Le 29/04/2024 à 14:03 This Monday, Pedro Cachin will attempt to unseat a sacred statue in Spain: Rafael Nadal. The Argentine, who defeated Frances Tiafoe in the second round (7-6, 3-6, 6-4), has no intention of returning t... Lire la suite
Zverev passes the Shapovalov test in Madrid
Le 29/04/2024 à 13:46 As on Friday (victory over Coric 6-3, 6-2), Alexander Zverev had the honor of playing in the Night Session for his third round match against Denis Shapovalov. Faced with an opponent who hasn't always ... Lire la suite
After Swiatek and Gauff, Sabalenka and Rybakina reach the last 16 in Madrid
Le 29/04/2024 à 12:53 On Saturday, Iga Swiatek and Coco Gauff held their nerve to reach the last 16. On Sunday, it was Sabalenka and Rybakina's turn. Both have done their utmost to ensure their place in the next round. El... Lire la suite
In Madrid, Nadal reassures himself (on serve): "The most significant improvement in my game is my serve"
Le 29/04/2024 à 09:43 At the Caja Magica, Rafael Nadal is the player all eyes turn to. Back from Barcelona, the Spaniard is stepping up his game in Madrid. After a logical victory in the first round (over Darwin Blanch, 6-... Lire la suite
Reassured by his right-hand man, Alcaraz knows what to expect from Struff: "I know his game".
Le 29/04/2024 à 09:39 After two very quiet matches (9 games lost in all) in which he was able to reassure himself about the state of his right arm, Carlos Alcaraz faces his first test of the tournament on Tuesday. In the l... Lire la suite
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Alcaraz passes 'test of fire', Sabalenka survives in Madrid Open
Le 28/04/2024 à 23:07 Carlos Alcaraz passed a "test of fire" to breeze into the Madrid Open last 16 with a straight sets victory over Thiago Seyboth Wild on Sunday, while Aryna Sabalenka staved off teenager Robin Montgomer... Lire la suite
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00:50 - He is a (inter)national treasure. I for one will miss him when he finally hangs up his racket. There
19:16 - Lehecka in 2
14:17 - GOAT
12:49 - Well. He's won three matches. And from the roars of the crowd in the stands I think it's safe to say
14:08 - When Alcaraz recently defeated Sinner he did so by using a wide variety of ground strokes to prevent
14:05 - I guess he's rich now, estimated net worth of $25-30 miliion, and set for life. No need to be compe
04:33 - Very mature, good for you COCO
21:24 - GOAT
19:45 - I don't think Rafa thought of this as a revenge match. I think he is playing against himself more li
17:06 - Not totally unsportsmanlike, but the Spanish are passionate, vocal people .. and Rafa their national