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Gauff on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict: "One side is getting killed faster than the other".

27/04/2024 13:50 - Elio Valotto

It's no secret. Coco Gauff doesn't mince her words. Accustomed to speaking out on a wide range of subjects, however political, the American doesn't hesitate to take a stand. In a lengthy interview wit...

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Gauff on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict:

Swiatek lashes out at the WTA: "We have no decision-making power".

27/04/2024 13:00 - Elio Valotto

Unsurprisingly, Iga Swiatek got off to a very quiet start in Madrid. After an easy first-round victory (6-4, 6-1 over Xiyu Wang), the world number 1 did even better on Saturday. Up against Sorana Cirs...

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On cloud nine, Monteiro topples Tsitsipas in Madrid!

27/04/2024 12:09 - Elio Valotto

What a sensation from the Caja Magica! Thiago Monteiro, 118th in the world and a qualifier, achieved the improbable. Facing Stefanos Tsitsipas, winner in Monte-Carlo and finalist in Barcelona, the Br...

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On cloud nine, Monteiro topples Tsitsipas in Madrid!

After a titanic battle, Rune escapes to Madrid!

27/04/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

Monumental! This is, for the moment, the match of this 2024 edition of the Madrid Masters 1000. On an overexcited Arantxa Sanchez court, the Dane finally snatched his ticket for the third round at the...

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After a titanic battle, Rune escapes to Madrid!

Nadal on the impact of Sinner and Alcaraz on the ATP Tour: "Things haven't changed that much".

27/04/2024 09:25 - Elio Valotto

Since his return to Barcelona last week, Rafael Nadal has been attracting a lot of attention. An easy winner over Darwin Blanch (6-1, 6-0), he is about to face Alex De Minaur in the second round in Ma...

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Nadal on the impact of Sinner and Alcaraz on the ATP Tour:

Carlos Moya expects a good Nadal against De Minaur: "Within the team, we are more confident".

27/04/2024 08:56 - Elio Valotto

Communication from the Nadal camp is getting stranger and stranger. While Rafa had admitted that he would be surprised to win against De Minaur, his coach, Carlos Moya, took a completely different lin...

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Carlos Moya expects a good Nadal against De Minaur:

Before meeting De Minaur, Nadal doesn't boast: "I'd be surprised if I won on Saturday".

26/04/2024 20:11 - Elio Valotto

A resounding 6-1, 6-0 winner over Darwin Blanch in the first round, Rafael Nadal prefers to keep his head down. When asked about this first match, he preferred to put things into perspective, insistin...

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Before meeting De Minaur, Nadal doesn't boast:

The start of a renaissance for Shapovalov in Madrid?

26/04/2024 19:16 - Elio Valotto

He's one of the most talented players on the planet. He may also be one of the main frustrations of modern tennis. Denis Shapovalov, 25, is attempting a comeback this year. After a thunderous start to...

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The start of a renaissance for Shapovalov in Madrid?

Humbert outclasses Van de Zandschulp to reach third round in Madrid

26/04/2024 18:35 - Elio Valotto

Over time, Ugo Humbert has learned to tame clay. Very shaky on the surface in his early years, the Frenchman is winning more and more. Winner of two challenger titles on ochre in 2023, the world No. 1...

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Humbert outclasses Van de Zandschulp to reach third round in Madrid

Untouchable Alcaraz defeats Shevchenko to reach third round in Madrid

26/04/2024 16:40 - Elio Valotto

This is what we call a winning comeback. Absent from the courts for several weeks, Carlos Alcaraz disposed of Alexander Shevchenko with ease (6-2, 6-1 in 1h08). The Spaniard played a match of the high...

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Untouchable Alcaraz defeats Shevchenko to reach third round in Madrid

Rublev finally wins again in Madrid!

26/04/2024 13:17 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev, world number 8, is back on track. In desperate need of confidence for several weeks, the Moscow native won a match. At last. After 4 consecutive defeats (at Indian Wells, Miami, Monte-C...

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Insolite - Cerundolo breaks the curse!

26/04/2024 12:38 - Elio Valotto

A small anomaly has come to an end. Francisco Cerundolo, ranked 22nd in the world and a great adept of playing on ochre, had never before won a match in Madrid. Despite a very high clay-court win rati...

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From Madrid, Medvedev reflects on his nervous breakdowns: "At the time, it's very difficult to control your emotions."

26/04/2024 12:19 - Elio Valotto

Even for Daniil Medvedev, it's hard to keep good resolutions. In January, the Russian launched his season hoping to keep his cool on the courts. But the Monte-Carlo tournament came and went. Indeed, t...

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From Madrid, Medvedev reflects on his nervous breakdowns:

Shevchenko looks forward to facing Alcaraz: "Facing Carlos will be an unforgettable experience".

26/04/2024 08:58 - Elio Valotto

This Friday, Carlos Alcaraz kicks off the defense of his crown. His first opponent will be Alexander Shevchenko (59th in the world), who defeated France's Arthur Rinderknech (6-4, 5-7, 6-3) in the 1st...

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Shevchenko looks forward to facing Alcaraz:

As teasing as ever, Osaka quipped: "It would still be very ironic if the first tournament I won after becoming a mother was on clay."

26/04/2024 08:41 - Elio Valotto

Back in action since January, Osaka continues her campaign to return to the top level. The former world number 1, winner of 4 Grand Slams, knows this very well. She still has a lot of work to do. That...

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Fonseca impresses again in Madrid!

25/04/2024 20:20 - Elio Valotto

Joao Fonseca continues to blossom. The unstoppable Brazilian never ceases to amaze. He's burning up the stages. Unknown to the public just two months ago, the right-handed player is now bursting onto ...

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Casper Ruud regains confidence and ambition: "The idea is to play more aggressively and I think I'm doing pretty well".

25/04/2024 19:21 - Elio Valotto

Casper Ruud shines in 2024. After a good start to the season (16 wins from 21 matches), the arrival of clay enabled him to step up his game. Reaching the final in Monte-Carlo and then claiming the tit...

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Casper Ruud regains confidence and ambition:

Alcaraz on playing doubles with Nadal at the Olympics: "It would be a dream".

25/04/2024 18:37 - Elio Valotto

Carlos Alcaraz, two-time winner in Madrid, kicks off his tournament this Friday against Kazakhstan's Alexander Shevchenko (ranked 59th in the world). The match will be an opportunity for the Spaniard ...

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Alcaraz on playing doubles with Nadal at the Olympics:

Nadal outclasses Blanch to reach the second round in Madrid

25/04/2024 17:56 - Elio Valotto

There was no match on Court Manolo Santana. On Thursday, Darwin Blanch was not ready for the high level (24 unforced errors) and Rafael Nadal made him understand it. Without playing his best tennis, t...

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Nadal outclasses Blanch to reach the second round in Madrid