ATP Masters 1000 Madrid

Alcaraz Begins Mutua Madrid Open Three-Peat Hunt

MADRID/STARNBERG, April 26, 2024 Carlos Alcaraz showcased a commanding performance on Friday as he kicked off his clay-court season and pursuit of a third consecutive Mutua Madrid Open title with a convincing victory over Kazakh Alexander Shevchenko, sealing the match […]

Alcaraz Reigns in Spain, Delivers Another Madrid Title Triumph

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 7, 2023 (by Michael Dickens) Both Carlos Alcaraz and Jan-Lennard Struff chased history from separate sides of the net on Manolo Santana Stadium Sunday evening in the men’s singles final of the ATP Masters 1000 Mutua Madrid Open. […]

Alcaraz Comes Of Age In Madrid, Wins Second Masters 1000 Title

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 8, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Carlos Alcaraz has shown the world that the future of men’s tennis is in a good place. Alcaraz’s record-setting week at the Mutua Madrid Open reached its culmination early Sunday evening inside Manolo […]

Alcaraz: What A Difference A Year Makes In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Three career head-to-head meetings may be premature to constitute a rivalry in tennis. But don’t tell that to anyone. Least of all the fans who filled Manolo Santana Stadium at the Mutua Madrid […]

King Of Clay Nadal Also Becoming King Of Comebacks In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 6, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) Rafael Nadal’s back from the brink of defeat third-round victory Thursday afternoon in the Mutua Madrid Open at La Caja Mágica was not just a thriller. It was also a milestone win for […]

Comeback Success For Nadal, Wins First Match On Clay At Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) All eyes were on Rafael Nadal, the home country hero and five-time Mutua Madrid Open champion, as he walked out to great applause from the fans who filled Manolo Santana Stadium Wednesday afternoon. […]

What A Difference A Year Has Made For Alcaraz In Madrid

MADRID/WASHINGTON, May 4, 2022 (by Michael Dickens) What a difference a year has made for Carlos Alcaraz. Twelve months ago, just 17, Alcaraz celebrated his 18th birthday at the Mutua Madrid Open when he lost to Rafael Nadal in the […]