Why Tennis Needs Carlos: Alcaraz’s Roland-Garros Absence a Major Blow Spanish tennis star Carlos Alcaraz will not defend his French Open title in 2026 due to a wrist injury, dealing a significant blow to the sport and the clay-court season. The 22-year-old announced his withdrawal on Friday, April 24, 2026, citing medical advice after tests … Read more
Arthur Fils secured a hard-fought victory at the Madrid Masters 1000 on Friday, overcoming a stern test from Ignacio Buse to reach the third round just days after capturing the Barcelona ATP 500 title. The French tennis star, ranked world No. 25, prevailed 6-7 (4/7), 7-6 (7/3), 7-5 against the 58th-ranked Peruvian in a match … Read more
Potapova Advances to Madrid Third Round as Lucky Loser After Keys Withdrawal Anastasia Potapova has secured a surprising place in the third round of the WTA 1000 Madrid Open after benefiting from a late withdrawal and winning her subsequent match in straight sets. The Neo-Austrian player, who had lost in the second round of qualifying, … Read more
Madrid — The Mutua Madrid Open continues on Friday with a compelling second-round matchup as fifth-seeded Alex De Minaur faces wildcard entrant Rafael Jodar on Manolo Santana Stadium. Scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Local time (18:00 UTC), the contest marks the first career meeting between the Australian and the Spanish teenager, drawing attention from fans eager … Read more
World No. 1 Jannik Sinner enters the second round of the 2026 ATP Masters 1000 Madrid tournament on Friday, April 24, 2026, facing French qualifier Benjamin Bonzi in what promises to be a compelling clash of experience and momentum. The match is scheduled to begin at 14:00 UTC at the Manolo Santana stadium in Madrid, … Read more
DTB Talent Joelle Steur Shows Strong Form in Recent Tournament Run German tennis prospect Joelle Lilly Steur continues to build momentum on the ITF Women’s Circuit, demonstrating consistent improvement in her performance at recent tournaments. The 22-year-old from Bielefeld has shown particular strength in her service game and ability to convert break points, key factors … Read more
Nicolai Budkov Kjaer Faces Reilly Opelka in ATP Madrid 2026 First Round On Thursday, April 23, 2026, Norwegian qualifier Nicolai Budkov Kjaer will take on American veteran Reilly Opelka in the first round of the ATP 1000 Mutua Madrid Open. The match is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Local time (12:30 p.m. UTC) on … Read more
Alexandre Müller’s Hidden Battle: French Tennis Star Fights Crohn’s Disease On and Off Court French tennis professional Alexandre Müller continues to compete at the highest level although managing a debilitating chronic illness that forces him to visit the bathroom up to 30 times daily. The 29-year-old from Poissy, France, has been open about his struggle … Read more
Gianluigi Buffon has broken two decades of silence to acknowledge his indirect role in Zinedine Zidane’s infamous headbutt on Marco Materazzi during the 2006 FIFA World Cup final, describing the moment as one where his own goalkeeping brilliance may have pushed the French legend over the edge. The Italian goalkeeper, who made 176 appearances for … Read more
Alexei Popyrin is set to face Martin Damm in the first round of the 2026 Mutua Madrid Open, an ATP Masters 1000 tournament held on clay courts in Spain. The match is scheduled for Thursday, April 23, 2026, as part of the Premier tour action at the prestigious Madrid tournament. The Mutua Madrid Open, held … Read more