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Madrid is a clay-court tournament unlike any other. Taylor Fritz, ranked 13th in the world, is not renowned for his clay-court tennis. However, he's about to experience another Masters 1000 semi-final...

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Sabalenka torments Andreeva to join Rybakina in Madrid semi-final

02/05/2024 11:41 - Elio Valotto

The defending champion continues her winning ways in Madrid. Aryna Sabalenka, not always convincing in recent weeks, is back on track in Spain. After three tough matches in which she had to battle har...

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Sabalenka torments Andreeva to join Rybakina in Madrid semi-final

Beaten by Rublev in Madrid quarter-final, Alcaraz confides: "I should have been mentally stronger".

02/05/2024 10:57 - Elio Valotto

Against all expectations, Carlos Alcaraz fell on Wednesday. The two-time title-holder, the Spaniard, will not complete a hat-trick of titles at the Caja Magica. Faced with a Rublev in his prime (27 wi...

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Beaten by Rublev in Madrid quarter-final, Alcaraz confides: I should have been mentally stronger.

After bidding farewell to Madrid, Nadal reassures: "I haven't finished my journey with racket in hand"

02/05/2024 09:45 - Elio Valotto

Beaten by an excellent Jiri Lehecka on Tuesday (7-5, 6-4), Rafael Nadal bid farewell to the Madrid tournament. Dominated by a player full of fire and power, Rafa's performance was of the highest level...

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After bidding farewell to Madrid, Nadal reassures: I haven't finished my journey with racket in hand

In Madrid, Swiatek assumes his status: "It's a good role because I've always wanted to inspire others."

02/05/2024 07:26 - Elio Valotto

Iga Swiatek is irresistible. At just 22 years of age, the Pole is firmly established at the top of the world rankings. Back on her best surface, the three-time French Open winner is impressing. Despit...

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In Madrid, Swiatek assumes his status: It's a good role because I've always wanted to inspire others.

Asked about what's next, Nadal remains cautious: "In sport, things change quickly".

02/05/2024 07:21 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal's time in Madrid may be over, but the Spaniard is not yet done with tennis. After a rather febrile tournament in Barcelona, the Majorcan offered a much higher level of tennis this week. S...

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Asked about what's next, Nadal remains cautious: In sport, things change quickly.

After his final match in Madrid, Nadal thanks his fans: "I'll never get the chance to thank people enough for the way they made me feel"

01/05/2024 18:53 - Elio Valotto

It's the event of the week. After three victories (over Darwin Blanch, Alex De Minaur and Pedro Cachin), Rafael Nadal was unable to keep the Madrid fans dreaming. Faced with a Jiri Lehecka who had no ...

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After his final match in Madrid, Nadal thanks his fans: I'll never get the chance to thank people enough for the way they made me feel

Sinner withdraws from Madrid!

01/05/2024 17:38 - Elio Valotto

We could feel it coming. Jannik Sinner, who has been struggling with a hip problem for the past two matches, won't be taking to the court on Thursday. The Madrid tournament has just made the news offi...

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Rublev overthrows Alcaraz in Madrid!

01/05/2024 16:25 - Elio Valotto

Andrey Rublev has been completely reborn. Unable to win a single match for weeks (4 consecutive defeats prior to Madrid), the world no. 8 delivered an exceptional performance to knock out Carlos Alcar...

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Miraculous Rybakina to reach Madrid semi-finals

01/05/2024 13:45 - Elio Valotto

It wasn't the usual Elena Rybakina on Court Manolo Santana against Yulia Putintseva on Wednesday. Far less at ease than usual and clearly lacking bite (54 unforced errors), the world number 4 was domi...

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Miraculous Rybakina to reach Madrid semi-finals

In Madrid, Alcaraz makes no secret of the fact: "I can't think of anything else but winning the title".

01/05/2024 12:36 - Elio Valotto

There's been a change of tune in the Carlos Alcaraz clan. The world number 3 arrived in Madrid in doubt. Beaten by Grigor Dimitrov in Miami (6-2, 6-4), the Spaniard, suffering from a right-arm injury,...

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In Madrid, Alcaraz makes no secret of the fact: I can't think of anything else but winning the title.

Rublev believes in his chances against Alcaraz: "I expect him to be under a bit of pressure".

01/05/2024 12:33 - Elio Valotto

Stuttering for several weeks (4 defeats in a row), Andrey Rublev finds his tennis at the Caja Magica. After three convincing wins (over Bagnis, Davidovich Fokina and Griekspoor), the world number 8 en...

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Rublev believes in his chances against Alcaraz: I expect him to be under a bit of pressure.

Difficult winner over Khachanov, Sinner is reassuring: "If it was worse than yesterday, I would have thought about not playing today"

01/05/2024 10:17 - Elio Valotto

Jannik Sinner had a tough time of it against Karen Khachanov on Tuesday. Faced with a determined opponent, the Italian was dominated for a long time before regaining control of the match (victory 5-7,...

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Difficult winner over Khachanov, Sinner is reassuring: If it was worse than yesterday, I would have thought about not playing today

Alcaraz defeats Struff in a stunning match: "It was difficult for me to manage my emotions".

01/05/2024 07:33 - Elio Valotto

This Round of 16 match, a remake of the 2023 final, lived up to all its promises. In a match of insane intensity, Carlos Alcaraz had to work hard to dominate an excellent Jan-Lennard Struff (6-3, 6-7,...

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Alcaraz defeats Struff in a stunning match: It was difficult for me to manage my emotions.

As he bids farewell to Madrid, Nadal admits he's touched: "It's very hard"

01/05/2024 07:28 - Elio Valotto

Rafael Nadal went out with honors. Up against a very impressive Jiri Lehecka, the Spaniard said farewell to a tournament he has won five times. Fighting to the end, the Spaniard was unable to prevent ...

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As he bids farewell to Madrid, Nadal admits he's touched: It's very hard

Imperturbable Lehecka ends Nadal's story in Madrid

30/04/2024 22:21 - Elio Valotto

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 ...

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Imperturbable Lehecka ends Nadal's story in Madrid

Lehecka takes command against Nadal

30/04/2024 21:07 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Unplayable Auger-Aliassime beats Ruud to challenge Sinner in Madrid quarter-finals

30/04/2024 19:13 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Unplayable Auger-Aliassime beats Ruud to challenge Sinner in Madrid quarter-finals

Alcaraz resists the pressure of an excellent Struff to reach the quarters

30/04/2024 17:19 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Alcaraz resists the pressure of an excellent Struff to reach the quarters

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"

30/04/2024 16:33 - Elio Valotto

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...

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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

Before facing Nadal, Lehecka doesn't tremble: "I'm going out there with the conviction that I can win".

30/04/2024 14:37 - Elio Valotto

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 ...

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Before facing Nadal, Lehecka doesn't tremble: I'm going out there with the conviction that I can win.

Insolite - Beaten, Cachin asks Nadal for his shirt

30/04/2024 12:54 - Elio Valotto

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 ...

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Medvedev muzzles Bublik to reach quarters in Madrid

30/04/2024 11:32 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Medvedev muzzles Bublik to reach quarters in Madrid

Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals

30/04/2024 10:41 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Rublev first to qualify for Madrid quarter-finals

Garcia not convinced by the new Masters 1000 format: "This format is a bit frustrating".

30/04/2024 07:16 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Garcia not convinced by the new Masters 1000 format: This format is a bit frustrating.

Sinner fails to shine as he qualifies for the last 16 in Madrid

30/04/2024 07:06 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Ruud keeps up his solid form to reach the last 16 in Madrid

29/04/2024 19:01 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Ruud keeps up his solid form to reach the last 16 in Madrid

Insolite - Bublik doesn't like mornings: "The key was to wake up".

29/04/2024 17:40 - Elio Valotto

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...

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Insolite - Bublik doesn't like mornings: The key was to wake up.

A Nadal on alternating current reaches the last 16 in Madrid!

29/04/2024 17:32 - Elio Valotto

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 ...

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A Nadal on alternating current reaches the last 16 in Madrid!

O której godzinie wznowi grę Bublik ???

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The Queen is back!

Really pleased to see Serena Williams on court today. She looked good and played really well like she was never away. That reception showed how much she's been missed on court and how much we like to see her play. Come on 👑👑👑

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Grass Challenge: ATP+WTA 500+250+125

Friends, pls join

Grass Challenge: ATP+WTA 500+250+125 round which covers all the grass tournaments during 8-15 June:

Londres WTA 500

'S-Hertogenbosch WTA 250

Stuttgart ATP 250

'S-Hertogenbosch ATP 250

Ilkely WTA 125

Ilkely ATP CH 125

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Patrick Mouratoglou: Serena Williams' Coach, Tennis Innovator, and France's Most Divisive Figure

Miami 2005: Federer's Epic 2-Set Comeback vs. Nadal Ignites Legendary Fedal Rivalry

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Nicely done Katie.

Kwakspur

So literally back to back matches for the winner. Well done organisers....

bogbot.tc

Yeah not everyone's going to be an uber driven workaholic like Novak

Fred Phoesh

don't give up, Diego - you are very close!

ACV

Jaime K.