Madrid, SpainArthur Fils turns Madrid match around after fitness coach tells him to “shut the f*ck up!”The incoming Barcelona champ edged Ignacio Buse, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 7-5.Read More
Carlos Alcaraz’s absence leaves Jannik Sinner alone at the top for the rest of the clay swingCan anyone—Arthur Fils? Novak Djokovic? Rafael Jodar?—join him there?
ATP Tour steps into retail with first official merch store in MadridFrom styled arrivals and merch to a network of TikTok content creators, the Tour is giving tennis a modern makeover.
Jannik Sinner wins 18th straight match amid Alcaraz RG withdrawal newsSinner rallied from a set down to defeat Benjamin Bonzi at the Mutua Madrid Open; he aims to become the first man to win five straight Masters 1000 titles.
Carlos Alcaraz out for rest of clay-court season with wrist injury, vows “to come out of it stronger”The Spaniard won't get the chance to seek a three-peat at Roland Garros.
A hinge point for U.S. men’s tennis: Paul, Shelton, Tiafoe, Fritz and Korda head overseasCan the top Americans perform well enough on clay to carry over momentum to grass?
Elena Rybakina battles to 100th WTA 1000 win of career with opening victory in MadridThe two-time Grand Slam champion is also a two-time WTA 1000 winner, at Indian Wells and Rome in 2023.
Sinner vs. Bonzi, Gauff vs. Jeanjean, De Minaur vs. Jodar | Madrid Preview & PicksThe ATP's No. 1 starts his quest to become the first man to win five straight Masters 1000s since the format was introduced in 1990.
Alex de Minaur "had the best stylist" for Mutua Madrid Open arrivalAfter the Aussie was assisted by fiancé Katie Boulter for the latest edition of the ATP's "Athlete Arrivals", the two will take the court back-to-back Friday.
“I wanted to disappear!” Aryna Sabalenka talks through Laureus Award stage fright in MadridSabalenka talked through delivering her acceptance speech in front of sports legends like Simone Biles earlier this week.
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3 to StreamHow will Aryna Sabalenka fare in her 2026 clay-court debut? | Madrid Preview & PicksWhile the world No. 1 begins her title defense Thursday, will either of Swiatek or Osaka's opponents spring an upset?Read More
Alycia Parks reveals Serena Williams gave her this tip for playing clay-court tennisA frequent practice partner for the former world No. 1, Parks says she's applying Williams' advice in a successful start to her spring campaign.
Elena Rybakina continues to close in on Aryna Sabalenka’s No. 1 ranking after Stuttgart titleThe Kazakh can’t take over the top spot in Madrid, but it could be up for grabs in the following weeks...
Curse ova? Alexandra Eala snaps peculiar streak with Madrid win over PavlyuchenkovaThe fan-generated "ova" stat spanned exactly one year today, though it still lives on in Czech-specific form.
Ons Jabeur announces birth of “tiny miracle” son ElyanThe former world No. 2 first announced her pregnancy last fall, and has hopes of returning to action following maternity leave.
Rafael Jodar makes debut as hottest ticket in town; Eala begins bid | Madrid Preview & PicksElsewhere, will Boulter or Townsend advance to face Pegula?
Venus Williams looks forward to matching energies with Madrid partner Katie Boulter"I was happy to say yes," asserted the American legend after dropping her singles opener Tuesday.
Jannik Sinner set for Madrid challenge without "two biggest stars" Alcaraz, Djokovic in drawThe world No. 1, who caught up with his sidelined rival at the Laureus World Sports Awards, looks to make it five ATP Masters 1000 titles in a row.
Can Jessica Pegula channel Charleston momentum on Madrid’s red clay?The American has been the third best player of the 2026 season thanks to an improved serve and a cool confidence in her all-around abilities.
Aryna Sabalenka gets "goosebumps" on glamorous night for tennis at Laureus World Sports AwardsSabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were named World Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year, respectively, as Novak Djokovic co-hosted.
Hubert Hurkacz spotted practicing with longtime Medvedev coach Gilles Cervara in MadridThe Pole split with Nicolas Massu in March, and Cervara ended a short-lived partnership with American Nishesh Basavareddy in April.
Madrid, SpainAt the 2026 Madrid Open, is it Sinner—and Sabalenka—take all?Two dominant No. 1s descend on the Caja Magica, but how will the field fare? Six things to watch.Read More
"Everything works" for Roman Safiullin in return to winner's circle on ATP Challenger TourThe former Top 40 player revealed that his wife inspired the triumphant run after winning a ballet competition leading into the Oeiras Open.
Feliciano Lopez sounds alarm on Carlos Alcaraz injury ahead of French Open title defenseThe tournament director said a comeback in Rome seems “almost impossible” for Alcaraz, who was seen wearing a wrist brace this week.
Jack Draper out of Madrid and Rome with aggravated knee tendon, ranking to plummetThe left-hander has been limited to four tournaments this season after recovering from a lengthy left-arm injury.
Aryna Sabalenka returns for Madrid title defense—can Elena Rybakina dethrone her?Rybakina lost her last two meetings to the world No. 1 but won her first clay tournament of 2026 last week in Stuttgart.
With Carlos Alcaraz and Novak Djokovic out of Madrid, who can stop streaking Jannik Sinner?The men's draw is out and the world No. 1 could face two in-form Americans—Tommy Paul and Ben Shelton—en route to the final.
Rafael Jodar breaks into Top 50 on ATP rankings just three weeks after Top 100 debutThe Spanish teenager was ranked No. 686 a year ago.
Novak Djokovic breaks record for most career weeks in Top 5 in ATP rankings historyThis week is his incredible 860th career week in the elite, surpassing Roger Federer’s previous record of 859.
Arthur Fils triumphs in Barcelona, Rybakina, Shelton claim clay-court titlesAs they move on to the 1000s, a look at what might propel them higher, or hold them back, on dirt.
Munich champ Ben Shelton: I have big ambitions on clayShelton became the first U.S. man to win a notable clay event since Andre Agassi in 2002—and is eyeing a peak in Paris.
With Rybakina and Kostyuk’s titles, No. 1 seeds have won the last seven WTA events in a rowTop seeds conquered Indian Wells, Miami, Charleston, Bogota and Linz, and now Stuttgart and Rouen.
Ben Shelton wins biggest clay-court title for an American man since Andre Agassi in 2002The 23-year-old lefty captured the ATP 500 crown on the clay of Munich, Germany on Sunday afternoon.
Elena Rybakina storms to second Stuttgart title over Karolina MuchovaThe reigning Australian Open champion takes home her second Porsche in three years to kick off her clay-court campaign.
Could the next installment of Sincaraz be decided at net?Sinner is No. 1, but Alcaraz is the straw that stirs the drink—and that affects the entire tour.
Flavio Cobolli dedicates Munich upset of Alexander Zverev to late 13-year-old friend“A friend of mine passed away yesterday. He was only 13 years old. This win is for him,” an emotional Cobolli said during his on-court interview.
Arthur Fils battles past Rafael Jodar in Barcelona semifinals for 100th win of careerThe 21-year-old Frenchman is the first man born in 2004 or later to record 100 tour-level victories in his career.
Sorana Cirstea has won 20 matches in a year faster than she’s ever done in her careerAnd in the final year of her career, too.
Marketa Vondrousova hit with doping charge after refusing late evening test in DecemberThe 2023 Wimbledon champion said “fear clouded (my) judgment,” and could now be facing up to a four-year ban from tennis.
"Vamos Rafa!" Teen titan Jodar takes Barcelona by stormThe 19-year-old with the bullet backhand showed why he has Spanish fans—and the tennis world—buzzing.
Ben Shelton survives Joao Fonseca test in Munich, Zverev powers into semifinalsThe American will face Alex Molcan next, as Flavio Cobolli sets up a clash with the defending champion.
Carlos Alcaraz, Novak Djokovic withdraw from Madrid Open citing injuriesThe Spaniard is set to miss his home Masters 1000 event for the second year in a row.